Building upon the invaluable insights shared in our previous webinar, we are excited to present Part 2, delving deeper into the complexities of identifying and maintaining stable placements for children and youth with challenging behaviors. In this session, we will explore advanced strategies and nuanced approaches for adoption professionals facing these significant challenges. A panel of experts will explore common challenging behaviors, such as substance misuse, running away, and physical aggression and discuss practical strategies for equipping prospective foster and adoptive parents with the knowledge and tools needed for effective support.

Chauncey Strong, MSW - Executive Director, Strong Training and Consulting, LLC
Laura Ornelas, LCSW – Director, Academy for Advancing Clinical Practice in Permanency, Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.)
Susan K. Taylor, MS – Piedmont Coordinator, Consortium for Resource, Adoptive, and Foster Family Training (CRAFFT) at Radford University

Webinar length: 90 minutes

After attending this webinar, professionals will be able to:
• Examine the underlying causes and factors contributing to challenging behaviors, considering past experiences that may influence current actions.
• Apply practical, short-term strategies to address challenging behaviors as they occur, equipping parents with effective tools for crisis management.
• Consider comprehensive, long-term strategies that support the ongoing stability and emotional healing of children and youth in foster and adoptive placements.
• Describe approaches for involving youth in the intervention process to create more effective support plans for children and youth in foster and adoptive placements

Course level: Intermediate, Advanced
Certificate type: This course offers a Social Work CE certificate.
Credit type: General CE
Cost to register: $20
If you are a NCFA member, look for your discount code in the membership portal.
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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 – 04/13/2026. Social workers completing this course receive 1.5 continuing education credits.

This course does not offer credit for NJ or NY social workers. For additional information on the instructors please visit bit.ly/NCFAStrong, bit.ly/NCFAOrnelas, and bit.ly/NCFATaylor.

Recorded on 12/5/2024.