Preparing Children for New Foster or Adoptive Siblings

As a foster/adopt agency, it is just as important to adequately prepare children for the arrival of foster or adoptive siblings as it is to prepare resource parents. This webinar introduces an age appropriate, activity-based, day-long training designed to help children navigate this transition. This training creates a space for children to ask questions, dispel myths, and gain practical guidance on how to handle questions from peers about new family members.

A. J. Zehner, MSW, LSW – Permanency Program Manager, KidsPeace

Course length: 60 minutes

[I will create and post online a learning objectives handout once this is approved]
After attending this course, participants will be able to…
• Identify effective resources and strategies for developing training that prepares children for the arrival of foster or adoptive siblings.
• Describe activities that can be included in trainings for children gaining foster or adoptive siblings.
• Explain how this training can help children understand empathy and redefine family.

Course level: Beginning
Cost to register: $15

If you are a NCFA member, look for your discount code in the membership portal.