Trainings For Adoptive Applicants

The agency must provide or arrange the following training specific to the needs of the adoptive child and family, and maintain training records: (4-6-23) 01. Orientation. Orientation describes the agency’s adoption process and procedures, the availability of children for adoption, explains policies and procedures regarding adoptive placement, the kinds of children available, and the nature of the home study. (4-6-23) 02. Initial Training. Each applicant will complete not less than ten (10) hours of training prior to the placement of a child. (4-6-23) 03. Specific Training. The agency will provide or arrange specific training related to the culture and race of the child who is of a different culture or race from the adoptive parents. (4-6-23)