Wheeler is offering an online Foster Care Training starting on September 24, 2026 at 6 pm, to prepare prospective foster parents and families for the role of fostering a child or youth in Waterbury and surrounding towns. This weekly course will run through October 19, 2026.
The training is delivered by Wheeler’s dedicated, caring team of specialists, social workers, and clinicians who work closely with foster families from the start and continue as supportive teammates throughout the fostering process.
Pre-registration is required by September 21, 2026.
The program is open to prospective parents from all walks of life in Waterbury and surrounding communities. Participants can be married, single, or part of a domestic partnership. They can own or rent their homes.
Parenting experience is a plus but not required. Individuals who attend this course are under no obligation to become licensed foster parents.
To register for the course, call 860.793.7277, or email at Fostercareprograms@wheelerclinic.org. Or visit WheelerHealth.org/Foster to sign up for this training.