Prospective parents currently serving in the military and considering adoption need information that is tailored to their circumstances and reflective of the procedural challenges that can occur for military families. Therefore, social workers and adoption professionals working with the military community need to be equipped with the right tools, information and strategies for supporting these military adoptive families. NCFA’s Adoption Education Manager, Elise Lowe, and agency member Kristine Altwies, LMFT of “A Family Tree,” present this webinar focused on the distinct aspects of adoption within military families. This presentation focuses on how the unique nature of military life can lead many to believe that adoption is not an option or a good fit for a military family. When in fact, it has been a very positive and successful way for many children to have permanent, loving homes.

Kristine Altwies, LMFT – Executive Director, A Family Tree

Elise Lowe, MSW – Adoption Education Manager, National Council For Adoption

Webinar length: 60 minutes

After attending this recorded webinar, professionals will be able to:

• Describe important considerations for military adoptive families.
• Give examples of factors that equip military families as adoptive families.
• Consider guidance to agencies on working effectively with the military community.
• Explain recommended next steps for military families considering adoption.
• Summarize post adoption considerations in light of a military lifestyle.

Course level: Beginning, Intermediate

Cost to register: $15

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

National Council For Adoption is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0681. Social workers completing this course receive 1 contact hour.

This course is for NY social workers ONLY. If you are NOT a social worker licensed in New York, do not complete this course for continuing education credit, instead visit the CE course here.

In order to receive contact hours, attendees must participate in the entirety of the recorded webinar training, have their attendance verified, complete a course evaluation, and complete a post-test with at least 80% correct. Upon completing these items, attendees will receive their contact hours certificate of credit to the email address provided at registration.

Other Questions? For questions, concerns or to request special accommodations, please contact us at ncfa@adoptioncouncil.org or 703-299-6633.

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Recorded 4/1/21