As of Jan. 1, 2026, the Office of Developmental Disabilities (ODDS) licenses and certifies adult and child foster homes.
This page will be deleted on Feb. 27, 2026. The resources on this web page will be available on the
I/DD Certification and Licensing part of the website.
Continuing education
For courses to satisfy the AFH training requirements for your license, the course must be approved for your license/provider type. Courses are available in multiple formats, including:
- Classroom courses
- Conferences
- Online courses
- Self-study courses
Find approved training courses
Annual training requirements
Each year the provider, resident manager and substitute caregivers must:
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Complete at least 12 hours of department-approved training.
- Training must be documented in the records of the adult foster home provider.
Training manual
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Basics Training Manual - This manual and the accompanying training videos are not approved for annual training credit hours. They are only for meeting initial provider qualifications.
Training videos
CPR/First Aid certification