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Social Work CE

Our library of on-demand courses is designed to meet the needs of today's adoption professionals, offering:

Experts with specialized areas of experience in adoption

Relevancy for a broad range of professional skill levels

Professional development and continuing education for professionals

An affordable option that's easy to access

Upcoming Webinars

Trauma-Informed Parenting for Adoptive Parents (Part 2)

April 2, 2024 | 1:00pm -2:30 pm ET
1.5 CEs/Contact Hours | Free for live attendees

Speaker: Susan K. Taylor, MS

Join us for a continued look at trauma-informed parenting, through the lens of complex trauma. This workshop-style webinar will look at the characteristics of Complex PTSD, behaviors and conditions that can develop after exposure to traumatic stress, and the ways this may present itself within an adoptive parent-child relationship. We’ll provide strategies for parenting through challenges related to maintaining trust, repairing self-worth, and regulating complex emotions. This presentation will explore ways to understand and meet the needs of children as they move toward adolescence, a phase where the brain’s developmental progression may present additional challenges for those who have experienced significant interpersonal trauma.

More information on this webinar and continuing education is available at the links below. Please note that NY Contact Hours are only offered for the live webinar (not the recorded one).

CE Credits / NY Contact Hours

Talking to Friends and Family About Adoption

May 16, 2024 | 1:00pm -2:00 pm ET
1 CE/Contact Hour | Free for live attendees

Speakers: Claire Davis, LICSW-S, Traci Newell, LBSW-S, and Anna Pawley, LMSW, LCPAA

Join us for an enlightening conversation on how to talk to your friends and family about adoption! We’ll provide valuable insights to help adoptive families navigate common questions from friends and family, address potential misconceptions, manage intrusive inquiries, and turn challenging moments into opportunities for education. This session is designed to empower those considering or currently navigating the adoption journey, with a particular focus on understanding, addressing, and involving friends and family in the conversation. We’ll also offer some tailored guidance for those adopting after experiencing infertility, offering practical advice on how to share the news with friends and family that you are embarking on a new path to parenthood.

More information on this webinar and continuing education is available at the links below. Please note that NY Contact Hours are only offered for the live webinar (not the recorded one).

CE Credits / NY Contact Hours

Social Work CE Courses

Click on a course title for a dropdown with more information and the link to each course. For more information about NCFA's provider status and requirements for social work CE credits, please visit our FAQ page.

General
Trauma
Birth Family Relationships
Cultural Competency
Medical, Mental and Educational Wellbeing

Click here for our Continuing Education Refund Policy and our Continuing Education Grievance Policy.

Other Questions? For questions, concerns or to request special accommodations, please contact us at ncfa@adoptioncouncil.org or 703-299-6633.

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Adoption Advocate Publication

The Adoption Advocate is a free publication created by NCFA to educate and support adoption professionals, policymakers, families, child welfare specialists, and other interested parties on today's most relevant child welfare and adoption issues.

Helpful Articles

A listing of recent and past articles from NCFA staff and guest authors on a range of topics pertinent to professionals and the broader adoption community.

NCFA has a diverse membership of agencies and individual attorneys who share our commitment to the highest standards of professional practice. Each member brings a uniquely valuable contribution to our shared vision, standing united in our unwavering commitment to helping ensure every child has a nurturing, permanent family.

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