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Are you a licensed Alaska foster parent? We can help you meet your training requirements. Are you an adoptive parent looking for support or information? You’re in the right place. We offer hundreds of trainings designed to support families like yours.

Browse trainings by topic, including those that match your Individualized Training Plan (ITP), or search by your preferred learning format.

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Video

Communicating with Youth: A Strengths-Based Approach

Learn strategies to feel empowered in your interactions with youth and how to be proactive instead of reactive.

PDF

Courageous Conversations

Learn how and why to engage in uncomfortable conversations with youth in your care.

PDF

Keeping in touch: Effective Communication with Your Caseworker

Learn about some effective methods to use when trying to communicate with your social worker to maintain a healthy relationship.

Audio

Professional Skills Series: Communication and Advocacy

Communication and advocacy skills to assist the child in your home.

PDF

Tips for Setting Up Good Communication with Your Foster Child’s Team

Learn tips for maintaining positive communication with members of a child's team.

Webinar

Webi-Conference: Helping Youth Grow Healthy Relationships

This training meets ITP topics for Communication, Adolescent Development, Independent Living, Foster Parent Professional Skills, Parenting and Discipline, Autism.