Introduction to Adoption From Foster Care - 06/27/23 - Webinar

June 27, 2023

This 3-hour in-service training for caregivers provides an introduction to the adoption process including the homestudy, adoption support, the legal process and steps to adoption. This training is open to all participants: those who have not taken Caregiver Core Training, those who have, and those who are using the training as a field placement. This training helps caregivers consider their decisions around public and private agencies and whether to foster to adopt or pursue adoption only. The focus of the training is understanding the process including the emotional impacts of commitment, changing your family, grieving and attachment.

The training will also give information about open adoptions, the placement process, resources, and more.

Target Audience

Caregivers

Course summary

Available credit:

3.00 Participation
Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Course opens:

02/01/2022

Course expires:

06/27/2023

Event starts:

06/27/2023 - 4:00pm PDT

Event ends:

06/27/2023 - 7:00pm PDT

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Linda Soltero - lfrago@uw.edu

Linda Soltero is a Development and Facilitation Specialist and is on the Professional Development committee for the Alliance. She has a Master’s of Education from Western Governor’s University, a Bachelor’s in Child Development, and a Child Development Associates. She began her career working with children over 20 years ago in the early childhood field and later as a foster parent. She has two daughters, three dogs, three cats, and room for more. She has spent the last 10 years coaching educators and advocating for young children and families. Linda is a passionate advocate for children and believes all children deserve a loving and happy home.

This course is not eligible for Social Work CEUs, STARS credits, or other professional continuing education credits at this time.