Second Year Training Pack

Option #1: Understanding the Regulation Series

Find the Understanding the Regulations for Alaska Foster Parent Series HERE.

Option #2: Second Year Training Cluster

Complete the five trainings below online following the instructions to complete your ITP requirements for the Second Year Training Cluster. (If you prefer the material by mail or email, use this ordering form ORDER FORM FOR MATERIALS TO BE MAILED)

Reporting child abuse and neglect

Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a mandatory reporter.

• Presented by Children's Justice Act task force and the state of Alaska Office of Children’s Services
• Format: self-study via pdf
• Training hours awarded on completion: 2 hours

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The reasonable and prudent parent standard

Understand when foster parents can give permission for activities

• Written by the Alaska Center for Resource Families
• Format: self-study via pdf
• Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours

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The Indian Child Welfare Act

Learn about ICWA and its role in foster care

• Presented by the Alaska Center for Resource Families
• Format: self-study via pdf
• Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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Birth and foster parent partnership: a relationship building guide

Learn about building relationships with birth parents

• Presented by Birth and Foster Parent Partnership
• Format: information packet via pdf
• Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: an introduction for foster parents

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

• Written by the Alaska Center for Resource Families
• Format: self-study via pdf
• Training hours awarded on completion: 3 hours

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