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SUMMARY:Openness in Adoption: The Things that Scare Us
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we will name some of these common fears– all of which deserve compassion and understanding – so that adoptive parents can move forward in a more authentic\, loving\, and child-centered way. This workshop is geared toward adoptive parents and the professionals working with adoptive families.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/openness-in-adoption-the-things-that-scare-us/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260909T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260714T215327Z
CREATED:20260714T213519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T215327Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the Model: Respite Care Component
DESCRIPTION:The Meet the Model series from the Post-Adoption Center introduces the core components of the Post-Permanency Model\, designed to guide states\, tribal nations and territories in delivering coordinated services to adoptive and guardianship families. The model is outlined in detail in the Post-Adoption Center’s Program Manual\, which services as the blueprint for building comprehensive\, community centered and accessible post-permanency services. We break down the 253 page manual into smaller pieces. This session focuses on the Respite Care Component.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/meet-the-model-respite-care-component/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T214019Z
CREATED:20260714T213920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T214019Z
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SUMMARY:Peer Group: What Does School Have to do with Post Permanency?
DESCRIPTION:Educational Advocacy is a key component of a post permanency program\, yet is not always offered or is fragmented from program design. Without the right support\, school can quickly become a major source of stress for both the child and the family. Come listen to states providing high quality programming in this area to consider how to expand your programming with this powerful service.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/peer-group-what-does-school-have-to-do-with-post-permanency/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062732Z
CREATED:20260423T084500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T062732Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Kinship Care: What Kinship Families Wish They Knew
DESCRIPTION:This 90 minute webinar\, taught by Ali Caliendo\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director of Foster Kinship and kinship caregiver sheds light on what families need to know to successfully parent their kin. \nRegister one month in advance at: https://adoptionsupport.org/webinars/ \nFree with code: KINSHIPCARE
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/supporting-kinship-care-what-kinship-families-wish-they-knew/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260922T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T221427Z
CREATED:20260714T221427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T221427Z
UID:10000042-1790078400-1790082000@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Peer Group: What Does School Have to do with Post Permanency?
DESCRIPTION:Educational Advocacy is a key component of a post permanency program\, yet is not always offered or is fragmented from program design. Without the right support\, school can quickly become a major source of stress for both the child and the family. Come listen to states providing high quality programming in this area to consider how to expand your programming with this powerful service.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/peer-group-what-does-school-have-to-do-with-post-permanency-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T100000
DTSTAMP:20260714T223516Z
CREATED:20260714T215245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T223516Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Permanency Practices for Partnering with Youth with Complex Needs
DESCRIPTION:Explore a proven model designed to support youth with complex needs as they transition from foster care to permanent families. This webinar highlights effective strategies for recruiting\, developing\, and sustaining families by partnering with youth who face medical\, behavioral\, developmental\, or other challenges. Developed by seasoned adoption professionals\, the model offers a structured approach to relationship-building and adjustment\, helping both youth and families navigate the path to permanency with greater confidence and connection. \n  \nPlease note\, this training is FREE for NAA Members. There is a $25 fee for Non-Members. Thank you.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/effective-permanency-practices-for-partnering-with-youth-with-complex-needs/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082624Z
CREATED:20260423T091015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T082624Z
UID:10000031-1793790000-1793797200@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Building Resilience & Protective Factors in Adoptive Families
DESCRIPTION:Professionals who serve adoptive parents often encounter them in a state of stress\, anxiety\, frustration\, or even crisis. Supporting them requires not just attending to their immediate challenges\, but helping them understand that what they’re experiencing is often normal in the context of adoption. By shifting expectations\, you can help them regain a sense of agency by: parenting from their values\, strengthening empathy for their child\, and committing to childcentered actions to reduce stress and improve family functioning.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/building-resilience-protective-factors-in-adoptive-families/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090502Z
CREATED:20260421T211445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T090502Z
UID:10000005-1794211200-1794243600@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)-Level Two
DESCRIPTION:This five day online course is open to those professionals who have undertaken Level One training and are beginning to use the principles and interventions of Dyadic Developmental Practice\, Parenting and Psychotherapy in their day to day work. \n9 November 2026 – 13 November 2026
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/dyadic-developmental-psychotherapy-ddp-level-two/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T084956Z
CREATED:20260423T090132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T084956Z
UID:10000026-1795028400-1795032000@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Home for the Holidays? Navigating Adoption Emotions and the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:In this four-part series\, Tony Hynes\, Ph.D.\, who joined his family through adoption\, will explore the unique emotional landscape holidays can create for adopted individuals.Societal expectations around holiday celebrations often shape how adoptees feel they should respond\, adding layers of guilt\, shame\, or isolation to what may already be a complicated emotional experience.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/home-for-the-holidays-navigating-adoption-emotions-and-the-holiday-season/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T062729Z
CREATED:20260423T085408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T062729Z
UID:10000023-1795093200-1795104000@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Belonging and Becoming: Centering LGBTQ+ Voices in the Adoption Narrative
DESCRIPTION:This is a 90 minute webinar taught by an adoptee raised by two mothers and an MFT who specializes in LGBTQ+ considerations. Participants will come away understanding the unique needs of this population and powerful information from people who have first hand experience. \nRegister one month in advance at: https://adoptionsupport.org/webinars/ \nFree with code: CENTERING
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/belonging-and-becoming-centering-lgbtq-voices-in-the-adoption-narrative/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T082600Z
CREATED:20260423T091200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T082600Z
UID:10000032-1796209200-1796216400@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Outsiders Looking In: Explaining Adoption to Others
DESCRIPTION:Learn about adoptionsensitive language and explore creative ways for parents and professionals to create connection rather than cause harm. Explore how to respond when something hurtful happens\, including deciding when to confront\, ignore\, or disengage\, with the goal of empowering adopted children and adults.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/outsiders-looking-in-explaining-adoption-to-others/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20261210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20261210T103000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090613Z
CREATED:20260421T211057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T090613Z
UID:10000004-1796891400-1796898600@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)-Level One
DESCRIPTION:This is a 5 day online course on Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy\, an intervention model developed by Daniel Hughes\, Clinical Psychologist.\n \nThis approach assists therapists and other professionals to understand and effectively support children and their families using theory and research in the areas of developmental trauma\, attachment theory\, intersubjectivity and child development. Recognizing the vital role of parents\, this approach is used for relationship development and trauma resolution. \n10 December 2026 – 16 December 2026
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/dyadic-developmental-psychotherapy-ddp-level-one/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261210T110000
DTSTAMP:20260714T222214Z
CREATED:20260714T215801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T222214Z
UID:10000041-1796893200-1796900400@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Ethics in Action: Navigating Power\, Permanency\, and Practice in Child Welfare/Family Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop explores the critical intersection of social work ethics and adoption practices\, providing participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate ethical complexities in adoption services. Grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics\, the session emphasizes culturally responsive\, trauma-informed\, and equitable approaches to serving individuals and families affected by adoption. \n  \nPlease note\, this training is FREE for NAA Members. There is a $25 fee for Non-Members. Thank you.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/ethics-in-action-navigating-power-permanency-and-practice-in-child-welfare-family-well-being/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Adoption Association":MAILTO:https://www.adoptnaa.org/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T090015Z
CREATED:20260423T080643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T090015Z
UID:10000013-1796979600-1797004800@capostpermanency.org
SUMMARY:Training for Adoption Competency (TAC)
DESCRIPTION:Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) Curriculum is the nation’s premiere assessment-based certificate program for training mental health practitioners and developing adoption competency skills. Through classroom and remote instruction\, as well as clinical case consultation\, TAC students master key clinical skills that support adopted children and their foster\, adoptive and kinship families over this 72 hour series. \nStarts 12/11\, runs December 2026-December 2027 2nd Friday of the month.
URL:https://capostpermanency.org/event/training-for-adoption-competency-tac/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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