School of Orphan Care

Orphanage Training

Do you work in or alongside an orphanage? Find the tools you need to raise strong, healed children who are prepared to lead successful lives.

Course includes:

• Trauma-Informed Child Care

• Writing Policies & Procedures

• Volunteer Management

• Directing Successful Orphanage Staff

• Creating a Family Atmosphere

• Evidence-Based Administration

• Sexual-Abuse Prevention

• Much more coming!

Are you an orphanage director?

You are not alone. Connect with our team to be part of our community, and discover resources and educational support to empower YOUR team.

Training designed for orphanage staff or volunteers who are:

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Training Schedule

Otoño, 2026

Creating a Family Atmosphere

March 11, 2026

Language(s): Spanish

Format: Online

Summary: From institution to family. Learn to create a God-centered family atmosphere, focusing on six key components that are essential to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in alternative care.

Writing Policies & Procedures

April 22, 2026

Language(s): Spanish

Format: Online

Summary: Learn how to write a policy and procedure manual for a children's home, and utilize Oak Life's unique implementation tools to make the work easy!

Evidence-Based Administration

October 21, 2026

Language(s): Spanish

Format: Online

Summary: Students are encouraged to compare their home's structure, policies, staff, and care practices with those proven quality markers that facilitate optimal psychosocial, biological, and emotional development.

Sexual Abuse Prevention

November 18, 2026

Language(s): Spanish

Format: Online

Summary: Through three fundamental principles—rigorous staff screening, institutional policies and procedures, and child empowerment—participants will learn to identify red flags, implement safety protocols, and create an environment of intentional protection.

Volunteer Management

July 15, 2026

Language(s): Spanish

Format: Online

Summary: Set up a volunteer management program that creates a safe and effective environment for everyone involved. Start getting the most out of the generous supporters in your community who are ready to help!

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