NCFA LMS - Course list

MEMBERS ONLY

Cybersecurity for Adoption Professionals

This webinar discussed cybersecurity concepts that nonprofit leaders and adoption professionals should understand to be able to advocate for and support cybersecurity efforts within their organizations.

ProfessionalsMembers Only

PROFESSIONALS

NY Licensees ONLY - Best Practices in Home Study Assessment

From discussions around special needs or previous trauma, to race and culture- there are a myriad of areas where preparation is critical. In order to do all of this well, social workers examine the best practices that undergird the home study assessment.

ProfessionalsCEs

PROFESSIONALS

Best Practices in Home Study Assessment

From discussions around special needs or previous trauma, to race and culture- there are a myriad of areas where preparation is critical. In order to do all of this well, social workers examine the best practices that undergird the home study assessment.

ProfessionalsCEs

MEMBERS ONLY

Hague Compliance in Intercountry Adoption

Nicole Skellenger, of Dempsey Law, presented on intercountry adoption agency compliance matters, and addressed common questions and concerns.

FREE WEBINAR

Supporting people in the Adoption Community with Roots in Russia and Ukraine

In this free webinar, NCFA moderated a panel, joined by several member agencies, to provide guidance and clinical expertise for navigating this challenging time.

ProfessionalsParentsFree

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Adoption & Safe Families Act (ASFA) Panel Discussion

A panel discussion will provide legislative and policy history of the Adoption & Safe Families Act (ASFA), practical impact on states’ child welfare systems, and analysis of the current status of ASFA.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

The Impact of Nationwide Advertising

While online marketing expanded the opportunity for adoption professionals to gain an audience with expectant mothers nationwide, the practice of advertising beyond the geographic bounds of one's professional license raises ethical questions and concerns.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Ethically Avoiding Adoption Agency and Attorney Liability

An interactive review of the case law and ethics opinions against adoption agencies and attorneys and an overview of ethical best practices to avoid liability will be included.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Blocked Care: Helping Parents Regain Compassion

In this presentation, learn to recognize the nine signs of blocked care and what parents need to regain compassion.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

LGBTQ Cultural Competency for Adoption Professionals

Detailed definitions and language usage are discussed. Designed as challenging to assumptions and implicit bias that may accompany the use of language and definitions that can impede compassionate and quality interactions.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Risk Management for Adoption Service Providers

Presenters review best practices in risk management and related accreditation requirements and share basic tools that can aid in risk management activities.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Special Considerations for Adopted Adolescents

This workshop will help agency personnel understand the special challenges of adopted teens as they transition into adulthood, particularly with sense of self, attachment and sexuality.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Race, Identity Formation, and Adoption

In this session, you will learn about the importance of and strategies for ensuring that children have every opportunity to grow up secure in their connection to their community of origin, and with insights about forming healthy identities for themselves.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Inclusive Family Support Model

Adoption agencies have a responsibility to assist adoptive parents to facilitate open adoptions for the positive wellbeing of adoptees. This session provides an explanation of the Inclusive Family Support Model, highlighting the four quadrants of openness

PROFESSIONALS

Trauma in the Attachment Relationship

This training dives into the intergenerational effects of complex trauma within the attachment relationship, with specific consideration for prenatal and preverbal trauma.

ProfessionalsCEs

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Knowing the Unknowable

Speaking on behalf of a post adoption department, we explore the evolution of “positive” adoption language and discuss tools that allow us to identify and evaluate Adoptee empowered practice.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Supporting Families Through Kinship Adoption

This workshop provides the essential tools needed for professionals to work effectively with parents to increase their understanding of kinship adoption and deepen their attachment to their children.

PARENTS

Best Practices in Financing Adoption

NCFA and Kelly Ellison from Your Adoption Finance Coach are pleased to offer this FREE webinar for prospective adoptive parents, highlighting the best practices for financing an adoption. Families will receive practical tips, tools, and expert advice.

CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Post Adoption Connection Center

This presentation details Nightlight Christian Adoptions’ Post Adoption Connection Center services to their clients and specifically sharing their crisis response process.

RIGHT TIME TRAININGS

Intercountry Adoption Medical Considerations

The purpose of this module is to help foster and adoptive parents understand the purpose of pre-placement referral medical review consultations.

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