For Professionals: Considering the Biological Kid

This training may be watched in a group setting (i.e. support group, agency training, etc.). You will have access to this course for one month, on only the account through which the course is purchased. No part of this training may be reproduced or redistributed.

For information on annual organization membership or making trainings available to all members within the organization, email daniela@withsiblings.org.

Professionals and supportive staff who work within child welfare care deeply for children. Exceptional attention is given to ensuring children are safe and well-cared for during their time in the foster care system. The foster family is a vital part of a child's care team, including the often-forgotten family member - biological kids.

This presentation will examine the experiences of biological children, allow professionals to consider approaches to engaging with biological children, and inspire more holistic care for the entire foster or adoptive family.

Learning Objectives:

• Be able to define and describe "biological children."

• Be able to identify potential challenges that biological children may face.

• Be able to explain the possible positive and negative impacts of foster care and adoption on biological children.

• Be aware of avenues and resources available to prepare biological children.

• Be able to articulate the variety of ways to support biological children.

You will have access to this course for one month. All sales are final. There are no refunds.