Description
This is a two-week training that covers the most up to date information on policy, procedure and best practice in working with foster, adoptive and relative caregivers.
Topics include: assessment using the SAFE home study model as the foundation, interviewing skills, expedited placements, relative placements, safety standards, criminal background checks, committee presentations, supporting caregivers, allegations in out of home care, caring for sexually reactive children, developmental challenges of adoption, disruption, supervision, finalization, financial assistance through permanency, transitions, mediation and openness.
The training focuses both on the technical aspects of assessment and management of substitute care placements as well as the clinical skills required for in-depth assessment. The training is open to all Child Welfare and Tribal Child Welfare adoption workers, foster home certifiers, and staff who complete relative, foster care, and adoption home studies.