Is leave available for foster parent training?

Yes. Within a 12-month period:

• Up to 25 hours of administrative leave with pay for initial foster parent training
• Up to 8 hours of administrative leave with pay for annual in-service training

The Department of Children’s Services documents completion and returns the form to the employee’s agency.

Recordkeeping: FPTR (Foster Parent Training) or FPIS (Foster Parent In-Service).

For more information, visit the State of Tennessee Attendance and Leave Manual.