FOR: People who wish to become Certified Administrators of children’s facilities  or children’s programs (not for adult programs).

Group Home ICTP: INITIAL CERTIFICATE TRAINING PROGRAM. ICTP, FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO BECOME ADMINISTRATORS OF CHILDREN’S FACILITIES (GROUP HOME/GH) AND CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS for children  through 18 years of age and Non Minor Dependents (NMD -18 years through 20 years). To become a certified administrator, you must complete the Initial Certification Training Program GH from an approved vendor.This training programs has been approved by the Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, Administrator Certification Section to meet licensing  requirements per General and Group Home Regulations Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 1 & Chapter 5, and Health and Safety Code 1522.41

NOTE – The term Group Home  only refers to  residential homes, or facility/programs for Children   – Not Adults.

HOURS: 40
Regular Price: $450
Early Bird Price: $400   ***NOTE: Advertised price is Early bird price and requires at least a 14 day advance purchase.

 LOCATION: ZOOM
Course material & Zoom invite will be emailed 4/5 days prior to class

A 1 Hour lunch and several 10 minute breaks will be observed through out the day.
Note – the 1 Hour lunch is not included in the 40hr of instruction time per regulations.

All 40 HOURS (5 days) of training MUST be completed to receive a certificate. To make up a missed day (OR PORTIONS OF) you will have to wait for the next course offering.
See class attendance and cancellation policy below, for make up days in the event you miss a day.
PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP TO CLASS MORE THAN 15 MINUTES LATE,WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL

COURSE SCHEDULE

Group Home (GH) – The term Group Home  only refers to  residential homes, or facility/programs for Children   – Not Adults.

• Saturday, 1/7/23  @ 9 am to 6:00 pm
  LAWS & REGULATIONS / PHYSICAL NEEDS
• Sunday, 1/8/23 @ 9 am to 6:00 pm
  BUSINESS OPERATIONS / PSYCHO-SOCIAL / EDUCATION NEEDS / SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE & INFORMATION
• Friday, 1/13/23 @ 9 am to 6:00 pm       
  MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION OF STAFF/ EMERGENCY
• Saturday, 1/14/23 @ 9 am to 6:00 pm  
  ADMISSIONS, ASSESSMENT, RETENTION / NON DISCRIMINATION / COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES
• Sunday, 1/15/23 @ 9 am to 6:00 pm   
  MEDICATION MANAGEMENT / SAFETY OF FOSTER YOUTH/ CULTURAL COMPETENCY

IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT SKIP THIS SECTION

Certificate of completion after you take our class: Certificate issued, via email, after the last day of class once you have completed all 5 days.

Course Materials
Title 22 Regulations, Practice Questions, and Course handouts are emailed 4/5 days before class. You are responsible for printing out Title 22 and Practice Question prior to class. Due to the volume of the regulations & course handouts we recommend that you do not print, rather use digital copies on your computer.

Title 22
The course focus is on learning Title 22 Regulations for the purpose of passing the state exam and operating an Group Home Facility. This course does not cover Title 17 or Regional Center Material.

Administrator Application Resources:

• How to Become a Certified Administrator
• Extension Request
• Background Check Instructions
• Administrator Certification Renewal Process
• Initial Application Expedited Process

Please click the underlined link below for the following list of resources for Administrators:

Administrator Information

Administrator FAQ