Foster and Adoption Parent
Orientation & Training
April 2025 - August 2025
First Things First
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If you haven't already, take a minute now and Get Connected - 4PointsKids Inquiry Form
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4PointsKids Awareness Orientation
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Learn more about 4PointsKids foster care and adoption and how you can advocate for foster kids in Central Texas.
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Awareness/Orientation Classes​​​​​​​
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Sunday, April 13 (3:00 PM – 4:20 PM) - Enroll for this class here
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Monday, April 21 (7:00 PM – 8:20 PM) - This is a ZOOM Online Orientation - Enroll for this class here
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Sunday, May 11 (3:00 PM – 4:20 PM) - Enroll for this class here
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Sunday, June 8 (3:00 PM – 4:20 PM) - Enroll for this class here
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Sunday, July 13 (3:00 PM – 4:20 PM) - Enroll for this class here
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Sunday, August 10 (3:00 PM – 4:20 PM) - Enroll for this class here
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Check back for additional classes throughout the rest of the year.
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These meetings takes place in-person (unless otherwise noted). Meeting at:
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4Points Family Services Training Center and Office
Celebration Church Campus (Annex)
601 Westinghouse Road, Georgetown TX 78628, Suite 7b.
(As you enter the Celebration Church campus the Annex is the cluster of building you first see to the right as you drive up the hill. Park at the basketball court. On the right side of the basketball court is the ramp onto the "boardwalk". Turn right on the boardwalk and go all the way to the end. Suite 7b.)
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Upon Completion of Orientation:
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You will receive an automated email from alerts@extendedreach.com.
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You will be instructed to create an account in Extended Reach, which is the 4PointsKids online management system.
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You will then complete an online application and fill out your background check forms.
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If you’re ready to move forward to becoming a foster parent, you will register for Pre-Service training. (In Pre-Service training you will learn about each upcoming training module, all paperwork, how to navigate Extended Reach and much more.)
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Once you have completed your application and background check forms (all found on your new extendedReach website) and are registered for Pre-Service Training you will move on to Tim Mardock (tim@4points.life) who will be your point of contact for trainings.
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4PointsKids Training - Next Steps
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About 4PointsKids Foster & Adoption Parent Training
Training for 4Points foster families is accomplished using a combination of in-person and online ZOOM trainings and self-instructional trainings. We provide an in-depth Pre-Service Educational Curriculum for all families that meets and exceeds state requirements for children at the basic and moderate levels.
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After completing Orientation all communication regarding further training, both live and online, will be provided through the 4PointsKids Extended Reach web-based management & communication platform and 4PointsKids staff.
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Important Upcoming Training Dates (for those who have completed Awareness Orientation above):
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Part 1 of 4 Pre-Service Training - April 19, May 17, June 14, July 19, August 16
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EBI / TBRI Training - April 5, June 28, July 26, October 25, January 24 (2026)
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Suicide Prevention Training - April 1, May 6, June 10, July 1, August 5
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Psychotropic Medication Training - April 29, May 20, June 24, July 22, August 26
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Part 2 of 4 Pre-Service Training (ACES Paper Tiger Debrief) - April 8, May 13, June, 17, July 8, August 12