Social Work CE

Our library of on-demand webinars were 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

Social Work CE/NY Contact Hours Eligible Webinars

Full Listing of Webinars

Upcoming Webinars

Upcoming Webinars

Autism and Adoption

August 22nd | 1:00pm EST
1 CE | Free for live attendees
Recorded version: $15 for non-members / $7.50 for members

Speakers: Anjali Van Drie, MA, MSW, BCBA and David Brown, MSW

This training will provide adoption professionals with practical resources to effectively meet the needs of adoptees with autism, and offers parenting strategies for adoptive parents of children with autism.

More information on the webinar and continuing education is available at the links below.
CE Credits / NY Contact Hours

Social Work CE Webinars

Information about NCFA's provider status and requirements for social work CE credits is available within each course page.

General
Trauma

Birth Family Relationships
Medical, Mental, and Educational Wellbeing

General

Best Practices in Home Study Assessment (Part 1 & 2)

3.5 CE Credits / $30 non-members / $15 members

In Part 1 of this webinar series, experienced social workers outline the most critical parts of a comprehensive home study assessment and provide their expertise on best practices.

In Part 2 of this series, an experienced panel addresses best practices for responding to complex situations that arise during the home study assessment.

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Adoption Options for Members of the Military

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

This presentation discusses the distinct aspects of adoption within military families. This training focuses on important considerations for military adoptive families, next steps for military families considering adoption, and guidance to agencies on working effectively with the military community.

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Post Adoption Connection Center

Understanding the Impact of Adoption on Siblings

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

Dr. Jana Hunsley presents this webinar that considers the question "What about my other children?". This is a question many caregivers may ask as they consider foster care or adoption for their families. This presentation shares real-life stories of an adoptive sibling, results from a study of 200+ siblings' experiences, and evidence-based, effective tools and strategies for meeting sibling needs.

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Parenting Like A Neuroscientist: Application of the Neurosequential Model in Post Adoption Support

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

This presentation introduces the basics of the Neurosequential Model, including principles of neurodevelopment and the effects of childhood trauma on the brain. Utilizing Dr. Perry's "6 R's" (Relational, Relevant, Repetitive, Rewarding, Rhythmic and Respectful) we will examine how to meet children's needs through neurodevelopmentally-informed parenting and interventions.

Social Work CE Webinar

Please note: This course offers CE credits ONLY, there is no NY Contact Hours version for this course.

Trauma

Child Sexual Abuse

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

This presentation provides information on sexual abuse prevalence, dynamics and offender characteristics, how children disclose abuse, and how parents can effectively respond to disclosures and problematic sexual behaviors. Speakers also provide tips for establishing body safety boundaries and messages to empower children to talk to their parents if they are exposed to sexually inappropriate contact.

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Trauma in the Attachment Relationship

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

This presentation dives into the intergenerational effects of complex trauma within the attachment relationship, with specific consideration for prenatal and preverbal trauma. The speaker explores the effects of prenatal trauma on the nervous system and brain development, and provides information on current research and effective treatment approaches.

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Adoption After Infertility: Assessing, Recruiting, and Preparing Families for Adoption

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

This presentation walks through one family's journey from infertility to adoption and provides prospective adoptive families with tools for selecting and adoption agency and identifying needs and barriers. The session also addresses how adoption professionals can best support families after infertility by accurately assessing adoption readiness, dispelling common adoption myths, and developing comprehensive aftercare plans with families.

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Grief and Loss in Adoption: Helping Children Process Their Pre-Adoption History

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

Mari Itzkowitz, Training Specialist at C.A.S.E. presents this webinar. In this presentation, she discusses the factors that influence children’s reaction to loss, the four psychological tasks of grief work, the healing therapies for children and teens, critical aspects of loss in foster care and adoption, and how those losses impact children. Attendees will also learn effective interventions for opening communication with children and strengthening transitions and attachment to new families.

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Birth Family Relationships

Contemporary Realities in Search and Reunion

Genetic Testing and Adoption

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

Dr. Tom May presents this webinar, in which he discusses the conclusions reached during the “Genomics & Adoption Symposium,” which brought together leading scholars in genetics, bioethics, adoption psychology, and representative stakeholders.

This session examines the following: 1) Informed Consent, Return of Results, and Genetic Counseling; 2) Needs and Capabilities; 3) Ancestry Testing, Relative Matching, and Privacy, and 4) Economic and Social Obstacles.

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Medical, Mental and Educational Wellbeing

Special Considerations for Adopted Adolescents

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

Dr. Elaine Schulte presents this webinar, in which she offers insight for agency personnel into the special challenges of adopted teens as they transition into adulthood, particularly with sense of self, attachment and sexuality. The speaker discusses issues related to birth search, integrating family medical history and navigating discussions about an adopted child’s early history.

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An Adoption Professional's Guide to School-Based Support

1 CE Credit / $15 non-members / $7.50 members

This training will help adoption professionals understand educational options and prepare parents who are navigating school-based support. The speakers will focus on factors affecting an adopted child's academics, common school related behavioral challenges and diagnoses, and interventions for a child's success.

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Adoption Competence: What Mental Health and Child Welfare Professionals Need to Know

The Intersection of Adoption and Addiction

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.