Super Saturday

DCS
Training
Foster Parent Training
Current: Super Saturday

DCS RAPT Super Saturday consists of a three-hour session with recurring and new speakers/topics. Super Saturday provides additional opportunities for information, learning and resources for those fostering/adopting as well as those considering such. It is voluntary and no registration is required. Participants may receive up to three training hours depending on the number of hours attended. Super Saturday occurs at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on every third Saturday. Participant can log in as early as 9:30 a.m. The sessions will be held on Microsoft Teams.

Click here to join Super Saturday via Microsoft Teams

2026 Virtual Super Saturday Dates - Every 3rd Saturday at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET

Jan 17	Feb 21	Mar 21	May 16	Jun 20
Jul 18	Aug 15	Sept 19	Oct 17	Dec 19

2026 In-person Super Saturday Dates - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET

DATE	LOCATION	EVENT
Apr 18	Region 1 - Laporte County	Child Abuse Prevention Month
Nov 21	Region 5 - Bartholomew County	National Adoption Month

RAPT is introducing the RAPT Behavior Management Series to give guidance on managing behavior associated with diagnosis like ODD, ADHD, FAS, and youth with disabilities. This will be a space for biological, resource and adoptive parents to share their experiences, offer support, and learn how to cope with challenges on specific topics. The curriculum training will give practical information and strategies to help in placement. Participants may receive up to two training hours and expect the following:

*Share experiences: share their personal stories and feelings about what they're going through.
*Offer support: provide encouragement and comfort to each other.
*Learn coping strategies: share practical information and coping strategies that have helped them.
*Feel less alone: feel supported and less alone in their challenges.

DATE	LOCATION	TOPIC
May 30	Region 5 - Wayne County	TBD
Aug 29	Region 4 - Putnam County	TBD
Oct 31	Region 2 - Allen County	TBD

Since the launch of Super Saturday, the RAPT Division has partnered with several community/state agencies, and DCS support divisions to cover topics to support resource families! Presenters have shared their expert knowledge on several subject matters as well as provided resources for families to incorporate in their home.