Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development

Topics: Child abuse domestic violence neglect, Child development

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ITP credit available

Foster parents are required to complete the annual training outlined in their Individual Training Plan (ITP) to maintain their license.

Learn about the effects of abuse and neglect on the developing brain, especially during infancy and early childhood.

  • Presented by Child Welfare Information Gateway
  • Format: Information packet via PDF reading
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours
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Learn about the effects of abuse and neglect on the developing brain, especially during infancy and early childhood.

  • Presented by Child Welfare Information Gateway
  • Format: Information packet via PDF reading
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1.5 hours

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