Training for the adoptive parent journey
We provide training to support you throughout your adoption journey—from deciding to adopt to post-adoption supports and services.
First year training
Prepare yourself and your family by learning everything you can. People interested in adoption are encouraged to complete a series of five central training courses:
- Orientation
- Core Training for Resource Families
- Adopting through the Office of Children’s Services (OCS)
- Building families through adoption
- Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
The first-year adoption training path prepares you for what to expect from the adoption journey. You will learn about the laws and regulations around adoption in Alaska. This pathway also helps to gain an understanding of the needs of children and youth and the day-to-day responsibilities of parenting a young person who has experienced trauma.
Ongoing training to meet your needs
Many families tell us that the need to learn new skills as an adoptive parent is ever evolving. All of our resources and trainings are open to adoptive families at any time.
Training by topic
Learn more when it’s convenient for you. Recorded online training allows you to learn at your own pace.
Search trainingsLive virtual trainings and webinars
Find topics and dates for live web-based or phone trainings hosted by members of our team. Check out the calendar to see what is coming up and how to register for training.
Non-credit learning materials, publications, and books
Find detailed publications on a number of related topics in our curated list for families. Publications are non-credit resources to help expand your learning.
Prefer a physical copy? Access our wide variety of books and articles from our lending library. You can browse our full collection and request materials to check out.
