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CWEP offers a variety of educational opportunities designed to support caregivers and professionals who work with children and families involved in New Hampshire's child welfare system. Training opportunities include caregiver pre-service training, kinship caregiver training, continuing education, residential staff training, and specialized online learning.

Explore our Caregiver Training Opportunities.

CWEP training opportunities are designed for prospective and currently licensed foster caregivers, adoptive caregivers, kinship caregivers, and residential care professionals. Eligibility may vary depending on the course.

Please review the course description and registration requirements before enrolling.

CWEP offers eligible caregivers and professionals access to training opportunities at no cost through its partnership with the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).

Many CWEP trainings are offered online, including live instructor-led sessions and self-paced courses. Some opportunities may also be offered in person or through a combination of learning formats.

Each course description provides information about the format, schedule, and participation requirements.

Caregiver training registration is managed through the Â鶹Éç's Learn for Life registration system.

Visit our Caregiver Course Scheduling page to explore available courses and access registration information.

Upcoming training opportunities are listed through CWEP's caregiver training and course scheduling pages. You can review available sessions, course descriptions, dates, and registration information to find a training that meets your needs.

Yes. You will need a Learn for Life account to register for courses. If you have previously registered for a CWEP training, you may already have an account.

We recommend using your existing account rather than creating a duplicate, which can make it more difficult to maintain an accurate training history.

You will also need a separate CANVAS account to access your courses.

You may register for multiple training opportunities, provided you meet the eligibility requirements and can participate in the scheduled sessions.

Be sure to review course dates and times to avoid scheduling conflicts.

Instructor-led training takes place at scheduled times and provides opportunities to learn directly from an instructor and engage with other participants.

Self-paced training allows you to complete learning activities independently, within any deadlines established for the course.

Both formats offer opportunities to develop knowledge and skills that support children and families.

Canvas is an online learning platform used by the Â鶹Éç to deliver course materials and learning activities.

Depending on your training, Canvas may provide access to course modules, assignments, resources, announcements, and other educational content.

Visit Getting Started with Canvas for additional guidance.

No. These are two separate systems that serve different purposes.

Learn for Life is used to register for training and access registration-related information.

Canvas is used to access course materials and complete online learning activities.

You will need separate login credentials for each system. You will use the email that you registered with for both systems. It is suggested that you select the same password for simplicity.

After registering for a course that uses Canvas, follow the course access instructions provided to you.

Once logged in, you can locate your available courses through the Canvas dashboard.

First, confirm that you are using the correct Canvas account and that your course has become available.

If you still cannot locate the course, contact CWEP for assistance. Include your name, the course title, and a brief description of the issue.

You will need a reliable internet connection and a device capable of accessing the required learning platform.

For live virtual training, a computer with working audio and video capabilities is recommended. Specific technology requirements may vary by course.

Caregiver Pre-Service Training helps prospective foster caregivers develop foundational knowledge and skills for supporting children and youth involved in the child welfare system.

The training introduces important topics such as trauma, attachment, child development, safety, family connections, and the responsibilities of caregiving.

Learn more about Caregiver Pre-Service Training.

Pre-service training is part of the licensing preparation process for prospective foster caregivers in New Hampshire.

Your DCYF licensing representative can help you understand the training and other requirements associated with becoming licensed.

Pre-service training includes educational modules and learning activities designed to prepare caregivers for their role. Depending on the available training schedule, courses may include live virtual instruction and independent learning activities.

Review the pre-service training page for current course schedules and participation requirements.

CWEP offers scheduled training cohorts at different times throughout the year. Available options may include weekday, evening, or weekend sessions.

Visit the pre-service course schedule page to review currently available schedules.

Kinship caregiver training is designed for relatives and other individuals who provide care for children with whom they have an established family or significant personal connection.

The training helps caregivers better understand the needs of children involved in the child welfare system and provides guidance for navigating their caregiving responsibilities.

Learn more about Kinship Caregiver Training.

Kinship caregiver training recognizes the unique experiences and responsibilities of caring for a child who is already connected to your family or support network.

While both training pathways address the needs of children who have experienced adversity, kinship training places particular emphasis on the circumstances and relationships associated with kinship caregiving.

CWEP offers self-guided learning opportunities for kinship caregivers. Review the course description for information about required modules, completion expectations, and any applicable deadlines.

Yes. CWEP offers educational opportunities for professionals working in residential programs serving children and youth.

These trainings support the development of knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, responsive, and supportive care.

Explore Residential Staff Training Opportunities.

Residential Counselor Core Training provides foundational education for professionals working in residential care settings.

The curriculum addresses essential responsibilities and practices associated with supporting children and youth in residential environments.

CWEP may offer continuing education, specialized workshops, and opportunities for professional collaboration beyond core training.

Visit the residential staff training page for current offerings.

Training completion information will be available through your .

Visit our Proof of Completion Information page for instructions on accessing your training records.

Transcript records are typically posted two weeks after a class closes. For example: if a class closes on February 7, 2027 the transcrip records will be available by February 26, 2027.

Records from earlier training systems may require a separate request.

Our Proof of Completion Information page explains how to access available records and request assistance with older training documentation.

Begin by confirming that you are accessing the correct Learn for Life account.

If a completed course is not reflected in your record, contact CWEP for assistance. Include the course title and approximate completion date to help us locate the information.

If you have questions about training, registration, course access, or completion records, please contact the CWEP team.

Email: info.cwep@unh.edu

You can also explore our Caregiver Training pages for additional information and resources.