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 #930Z

Online | TIPS #930Z

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 #927Z | En Español (en linea)
lunes / miércoles | 6pm – 9pm
Sesión #1| lunes, julio 6, 2026
Sesión #2| miércoles, julio 8, 2026
Sesión #3| lunes, julio 13, 2026
Sesión #4| miércoles, julio 15, 2026
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Class #928Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, July 11, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, July 11, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, July 18, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, July 18, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #929Z (Online)
Tuesday / Thursday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Session # 2 | Thursday, July 16, 2026
Session # 3 | Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Session # 4 | Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Class #930Z (Online)
Wednesday / Monday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Session # 2 | Monday, July 27, 2026
Session # 3 | Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Session # 4 | Monday, August 03, 2026
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Class #931Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, July 25, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, August 01, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, August 01, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #932Z (Online)
Thursday / Tuesday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Thursday, July 30, 2026
Session # 2 | Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Session # 3 | Thursday, August 06, 2026
Session # 4 | Tuesday, August 11, 2026
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Class #933Z | En Español (en linea)
sábado | 9am-3:30pm
Sesión #1|sábado, agosto 01, 2026, 9am-12pm
Sesión #2|sábado, agosto 01, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Sesión #3| sábado, agosto 08, 2026, 9am-12pm
Sesión #4| sábado, agosto 08, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #934Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, August 08, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, August 08, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, August 15, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #935Z (Online)
Monday / Wednesday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Monday, August 10, 2026
Session # 2 | Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Session # 3 | Monday, August 17, 2026
Session # 4 | Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Class #936Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, August 22, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, August 22, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, August 29, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #937Z (Online)
Tuesday / Thursday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Session # 2 | Thursday, August 27, 2026
Session # 3 | Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Session # 4 | Thursday, September 03, 2026
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Class #938Z | En Español (en linea)
viernes | 9am-12pm
Sesión #1| viernes, septiembre 04, 2026
Sesión #2| viernes, septiembre 11, 2026
Sesión #3| viernes, septiembre 18, 2026
Sesión #4| viernes, septiembre 25, 2026
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Class #939Z (Online)
Wednesday / Monday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Session # 2 | Monday, September 14, 2026
Session # 3 | Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Session # 4 | Monday, September 21, 2026
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Class #940Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, September 12, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, September 19, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #941Z (Online)
Tuesday / Thursday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Session # 2 | Thursday, September 17, 2026
Session # 3 | Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Session # 4 | Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Class #942Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, September 26, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, October 03, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, October 03, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #943Z (Online)
Thursday / Tuesday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Thursday, October 01, 2026
Session # 2 | Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Session # 3 | Thursday, October 08, 2026
Session # 4 | Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Class #944Z (Online)
Monday / Wednesday| 9am – 12pm
Session # 1 | Monday, October 05, 2026
Session # 2 | Wednesday, October 07, 2026
Session # 3 | Monday, October 12, 2026
Session # 4 | Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Class #945Z (In-Person Balboa Office)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, October 10, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, October 17, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #946Z | En Español (En persona Balboa Oficina)
sábado | 9am-3:30pm
Sesión # 1| sábado, octubre 10, 2026- 9am-12pm
Sesión # 2| sábado, octubre 10, 2026-12:30pm-3:30pm
Sesión # 3| sábado, octubre 17, 2026- 9am-12pm
Sesión # 4| sábado, octubre 17, 2026- 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #947Z (Online)
Wednesday / Monday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Session # 2 | Monday, October 19, 2026
Session # 3 | Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Session # 4 | Monday, October 26, 2026
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Class #948Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, October 24, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, October 31, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #949Z (Online)
Wednesday / Monday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Session # 2 | Monday, November 02, 2026
Session # 3 | Wednesday, November 04, 2026
Session # 4 | Monday, November 09, 2026
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Class #950Z | En Español (en linea)
martes / jueves | 6pm – 9pm
Sesión #1| martes, noviembre 03, 2026
Sesión #2| jueves, noviembre 05, 2026
Sesión #3| martes, noviembre 10, 2026
Sesión #4| jueves, noviembre 12, 2026
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Class #951Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, November 07, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, November 07, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, November 14, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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Class #952Z (Online)
Tuesday / Thursday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Session # 2 | Thursday, November 12, 2026
Session # 3 | Tuesday, November 17, 2026
Session # 4 | Thursday, November 19, 2026
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Class #953Z (Online)
Monday / Wednesday| 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Monday, November 16, 2026
Session # 2 | Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Session # 3 | Monday, November 23, 2026
Session # 4 | Monday, November 30, 2026
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Class #954Z (Online)
Monday / Wednesday| 9am – 12pm
Session # 1 | Monday, November 30, 2026
Session # 2 | Wednesday, December 02, 2026
Session # 3 | Monday, December 07, 2026
Session # 4 | Wednesday, December 09, 2026
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Class #955Z (Online)
Tuesday / Thursday | 6pm – 9pm
Session # 1 | Tuesday, December 01, 2026
Session # 2 | Thursday, December 03, 2026
Session # 3 | Tuesday, December 08, 2026
Session # 4 | Thursday, December 10, 2026
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Class #956Z | En Español (en linea)
lunes / miércoles | 6pm – 9pm
Sesión #1| lunes, diciembre 07 2026
Sesión #2| miércoles, diciembre 09, 2026
Sesión #3| lunes, diciembre 14, 2026
Sesión #4| miércoles, diciembre 16, 2026
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Class #957Z (Online)
Saturday | 9am-3:30pm
Session # 1 | Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 2 | Saturday, December 12, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Session # 3 | Saturday, December 19, 2026, 9am-12pm
Session # 4 | Saturday, December 19, 2026, 12:30pm-3:30pm
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