Adoption from Foster Care 101
This page is a description for a free live webinar scheduled March 6, 2025 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time. If you’d like to register for the live webinar, you can do so here: https://adoptioncouncil.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RQy4v511TIy0fzvjMZPmVw
This session explores the fundamentals of adopting from foster care. In this webinar, we provide answers to common questions about adoption from foster care, helping families understand their options and take practical first steps on their adoption journey. Whether you’re just starting to consider adoption from foster care or in the early stages of the process, this training offers valuable insights to guide you through the decision-making process and provide clarity on what to expect.
Ryan Hanlon, PhD, LMSW – President and CEO, National Council For Adoption
Webinar length: 90 minutes
After attending this recorded webinar, professionals will be able to:
• Define adoption from foster care and recall how it differs from other types of adoption.
• Describe typical characteristics of children waiting to be adopted from foster care.
• Identify common needs of children adopted from foster care and the support prospective adoptive families should be prepared to provide.
• Discover the steps needed to prepare for and begin the process of adopting from foster care.
Course level: Beginning
Cost to register: FREE
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