upcoming information
sessions in your area
Information sessions are for those interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent.
MAPP stands for the Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting and is the state mandated pre-adoptive parent training. MAPP is training approach that ensures kinship and foster parents experience an effective, integrated learning experience linking not only trauma-informed training content, but professional assessment, skills-based learning and peer support.
Due to the current COVID 19 pandemic, some info sessions and MAPP classes will be conducted virtually via ZOOM.
If you do not see a current info session scheduled for your county, don't worry! We are always adding new ones across the state. Check back soon or fill out interest form below and someone will contact you.
INFO SESSIONS: ULSTER & DUTCHESS COUNTY
Tuesdays @5:30pm
To RSVP or for more information Contact:
Ulster County- Dillon Copeland, 518-603-6207 or dcopeland@berkshirefarm.org
Dutchess County- Kyesha Hinds, khinds@berkshirefarm.org
December 21st
GPS II/MAPP CLASS
TBA
INFO SESSIONS:
ESSEX/CLINTON/FRANKLIN COUNTIES
Virtual info sessions: Held the 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning on
1/11/22 from 6-7pm.
Email or call Amanda Thomas, 518-320-0052
AThomas@berkshirefarm.org for the link.
GPS II/MAPP CLASS ESSEX/CLINTON/FRANKLIN COUNTIES
Foster Parent Pre-Certification MAPP class to begin on 2/8/22 from 6:00-9:00pm
Please contact Amanda Thomas at: Amandathomas@berkshirefarm.org or 518-320-0052
or , Melissa Dufrane-Hellijas at 518-312-3907
or Patricia Bull at 518-907-8000
to RSVP and receive Zoom link.
INFO SESSIONS: BROOME COUNTY
Foster Parent Information Session
01/28/2021 @ 4pm
To RSVP and receive ZOOM link, contact: Brittany Rose
Office: (607) 772-3123
Cell: (607) 422-0138
GPS II/MAPP CLASS
Foster Parent Pre-certification MAPP class
1/11/22 from 5:30-8:30pm.
Email Kelly Talback, KTalback@berkshirefarm.org for more information.