TIPS: Trauma Informed Pre-Service

TIPS is the 12 hour pre-service training program that is required prior to being approved as a Resource Parent by the County of San Diego.  The TIPS training consists of four, 3-hour training sessions or two, 6-hour training sessions which occur only on Saturdays. Below, you will be able to register for an entire class which includes all the sessions required for the 12 hour training. After you register, please make note of the Class # you registered for and print out your schedule.

** Please note that childcare is not provided or available on site. We ask that you not bring babies or children to these workshops. Thank you for your understanding. Also, registration is required. Classes may get cancelled due to low attendance. To ensure you are notified of such changes, you must register. Showing up to classes without registering is at your own discretion. **

Dates for 2025 can be found below. Use the chart below to find dates, times and locations that fit your schedule. You can sign up for all sessions by selecting the link “Sign Up Here” with the class number. Please be sure that you can attend all the session dates for that class. If you have questions or special needs, please contact us. If you need to re-schedule a class, make up a session that you have missed or need to make a specialized plan to complete the TIPS class, please call the FAKCE registration line at 1-800-200-1222 for assistance and registration.

Once you register for a TIPS session please fill out an online registration form by following the link below.

Zoom Links

  • After you submit your registration you will be e-mailed a confirmation from
  • You will receive a reminder e-mail from FAKCE staff (gcccd.edu e-mail address) on the week of class containing the Zoom link
  • On the day of class you will receive a final reminder with class materials and the Zoom link again
  • If you do not receive any reminder by the day of class please be sure to check your spam/junk mail folders
  • Please check in with us by calling (800)200-1222 (leave a message if we are not available) or email us at or if no confirmation from WordPress or FAKCE is received
  • Después de someter su registraron para alguna clase se le enviara un correo electrónico por parte de  confirmando su registracion
  • Recibirá un recordatorio por correo electrónico de parte de la oficina de FAKCE (correo electrónico de parte de gcccd.edu) la semana en que ocurrirá la clase conteniendo el enlace de Zoom
  • El día de la clase recibirá el ultimo recordatorio de la clase con el material de la clase y el enlace de Zoom de nuevo
  • si no recibe ningún recordatorio por favor revise su folder de “spam/junk” (correo no deseado/basura) en su cuenta de correo electrónico
  • Por favor comuníquese con nosotros al llamar al (800)200-1222 (deje un mensaje si no estamos disponibles) o envienos un correo electrónico a o si no recibe ninguna confirmación de WordPress o FAKCE

Online | TIPS #893Z

Online | TIPS #893Z

TIPS is the 12-hour pre-service training program that is required…


Participants with disabilities

Participants with disabilities who may need accommodation to attend FAKCE trainings on Zoom are encouraged to contact immediately. Please note, accommodation may require 14 day advance notice.

Class #891Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, November 22, 2025, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, December 06, 2025, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, December 06, 2025, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #892Z (Online)
Monday/Wednesday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Monday, December 01, 2025
Session # 2 | Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Session # 3 | Monday, December 08, 2025
Session # 4 | Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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Class #893Z (Online)
Tuesday/ Thursday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Tuesday, December 09, 2025
Session # 2 | Thursday, December 11, 2025
Session # 3 | Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Session # 4 | Thursday, December 18, 2025
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Class #894Z | En Español (en linea)
sábado | 9am-3:30pm
Sesión #1|sábado, diciembre 06, 2025, 9am-12pm
Sesión #2|sábado, diciembre 06, 2025, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Sesión #3| sábado, diciembre 13, 2025, 9am-12pm
Sesión #4| sábado, diciembre 13, 2025, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #895Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, January 03, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, January 03, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, January 10, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #896Z | En Español (en linea)
lunes / miércoles | 6pm – 9pm
Sesión #1| lunes, enero 05, 2026
Sesión #2| miércoles, enero 07, 2026
Sesión #3| lunes, enero 12, 2026
Sesión #4| miércoles, enero 14, 2026
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Class #897Z (Online)
Thursday / Tuesday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Thursday, January 08, 2026
Session # 2 | Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Session # 3 | Thursday, January 15, 2026
Session # 4 | Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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Class #898Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, January 17, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, January 17, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, January 24, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #899Z (Online)
Wednesday / Monday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Session # 2 | Monday, January 26, 2026
Session # 3 | Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Session # 4 | Monday, February 02, 2026
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Class #900Z (Online)
Tuesday/ Thursday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Session # 2 | Thursday, January 29, 2026
Session # 3 | Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Session # 4 | Thursday, February 05, 2026
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Class #901Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, January 31, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, January 31, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, February 07, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, February 07, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #902Z (Online)
Wednesday / Monday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Session # 2 | Monday, February 09, 2026
Session # 3 | Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Session # 4 | Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Class #903Z (Online)
Tuesday/ Thursday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Session # 2 | Thursday, February 12, 2026
Session # 3 | Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Session # 4 | Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Class #904Z | En Español (en linea)
sábado | 9am-3:30pm
Sesión #1|sábado, febrero 21, 2026, 9am-12pm
Sesión #2|sábado, febrero 21, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Sesión #3| sábado, febrero 28, 2026, 9am-12pm
Sesión #4| sábado, febrero 28, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #905Z (Online)
Monday/Wednesday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Monday, February 23, 2026
Session # 2 | Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Session # 3 | Monday, March 02, 2026
Session # 4 | Wednesday, March 04, 2026
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Class #906Z (Online)
Thursday / Tuesday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Thursday, February 26, 2026
Session # 2 | Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Session # 3 | Thursday, March 05, 2026
Session # 4 | Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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