• Advancing Cultural Competence in Adoption: Frameworks for Inclusive and Ethical Practice

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    This webinar explores how key aspects of identity—including race, ethnicity, native language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability—and racism shape the experiences of expectant/birth families, adoptees, and pre/post adoptive families. Participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing and fostering awareness and humility in their own actions and decisions, and their agency’s or organization’s adoption practices that reduce bias. Through case examples and guided reflection, attendees will gain practical tools to support diverse individuals and implement inclusive, anti-racist, and responsive approaches throughout the adoption process.

    After attending this course, professionals will be able to:

    • Explain how race, native language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability shape the experiences of expectant and birth families, adoptees, and adoptive families across the adoption journey.
    • Describe the role of anti-bias practice in promoting child-centered approach to adoption.
    • Examine agency policies to identify opportunities to promote responsiveness and inclusion while resisting bias in adoption practice.
    • Apply anti-bias strategies to enhance professional practice, communication, and family engagement.

    Target audience: Adoption professionals, All types of adoption (foster care, intercountry, private domestic)

    Cost: FREE

    Course level: Beginning, Intermediate

    Certificate type: This course offers attendance, Cultural Competency Social Work CE, and NY Contact Hours certificates

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    National Council For Adoption, #1804, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 04/13/2023 – 04/13/2029. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 cultural competency continuing education credits.




    Sponsor

    This FREE live webinar is sponsored by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

    Live Chat and Q&A

    This interactive webinar allows participants to engage with others and ask question through chat and Q&A features. At the end of the presentation, the speaker will engage in an interactive Q&A, where they will answer questions and provide clarity on topics covered.

    Certificate Details

    Certificates will be provided two weeks from the live webinar date. Everyone who attended for the entire webinar will receive an attendance certificate. If you are seeking social work CE credit, a complete evaluation is also required. This course does not offer credit for NJ social workers.

    Webinar Recording

    This free, live webinar will be recorded and available on our Adoption Learning Hub at www.adoption.talentlms.com two weeks after the webinar. A link to the recorded course will be provided via email to all webinar registrants. The course will cost $20 for nonmembers and 50% off for members.

    Presentation Slides & Handouts

    All presentation slides and handouts will be provided to attendees during the live webinar. They will also be provided in a follow up email two weeks after the webinar concludes.