Training

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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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An overview: Second year training

To support your continued growth and meet annual training requirements, we offer two options designed to fit your learning style and schedule.
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Birth and Foster Parent Partnership: A Relationship Building Guide

Learn about building relationships with birth parents
PDF

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: An Introduction for Foster Parents

Get an introduction to the impact of pre-natal alcohol exposure
PDF

Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect

Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a mandatory reporter.
PDF

The Indian Child Welfare Act

Learn about ICWA and its role in foster care
Audio

The Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard

Understand when foster parents can give permission for activities.
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Understanding the Regulations: What Alaskan Foster Parents Need to Know

Understanding the Regulation Series
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