For child protective services training purposes, the OCWTP divides Ohio into 8 Regional Training Centers (RTCs), each of which is responsible for the budgeting, scheduling, registration, and administration of child protective services-related training within its region. Each RTC collaborates with its constituent agencies regarding the identification of training needs, the implementation of training, transfer of learning, and other training-related issues.
Each RTC holds one seat on the OCWTP Steering Committee to participate in statewide OCWTP planning, and develop OCWTP policies and procedures. In addition, the 8 RTCs convene monthly as a group to discuss common issues, including the development of new trainers, implementation of specific workshops, transfer of learning, RTC operations, and general problem solving.
Each Ohio Regional Training Center (RTC) employs a full-time RTC Caregiver Coach, a dedicated position focused on providing timely support, education, and skill development for certified foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers. These coaches aim to enhance caregiving excellence, improve placement stability, and foster effective collaboration with primary families. Guided by statewide objectives, RTC Caregiver Coaches develop trauma-informed, evidence-based professional skills, provide strategic coaching, build regional support networks, and track measurable outcomes to ensure impactful caregiver engagement and satisfaction.