96.48(b)(1)

The inter country adoption process, the general characteristics and needs of children awaiting adoption, and the inter country conditions that affect children in the Convention country from which the prospective adoptive parents plan to adopt

 2Hrs

 2Hrs

a) The general characteristics and needs of children waiting for adoption, special regional considerations.

b) Effects of Orphanages on the Medical Health of Innocent Children

96.48(b)(2)

The effects on children of malnutrition, relevant environmental toxins, maternal substance abuse, and of any other known genetic, health, emotional, and developmental risk factors associated with children from the expected country of origin.

96.48(b)(3)

Information about then impact on a child of leaving familiar ties and surroundings, as appropriate to the to the expected age of the child.

96.48(b)(4)

Information about the impact of institutionalization on children, including the effect on the children of the length of time spent in an institution and of the type of care provided in the expected country of origin.

2Hrs

a) Effects of Orphanages on the Medical Health of Innocent Children

96.48(b)(5)

Information on attachment disorders and other emotional problems that institutionalized or traumatized children and children with a history multiple caregivers may experience before and after the adoption.

2 Hrs

a) Attention and Attachment issues, a primer for adoptive parents.

96.48(b)(6)

Information on the laws and adoption processes of the expected country of origin, including delays and impediments to finalization of adoption.

1 Hrs

a) Adoption stress during the long adoption process.

96.48(b)(7)

Information on the long-term implications for a family that has become multicultural through inter-country adoption.

1 Hrs

a) What to Expect After Arriving Home With Your IA Child.

96.48(b)(8)

An explanation of any reporting requirements associated with Convention adoptions, including any post-placement or post-adoption reports required by the expected country of origin.

1 Hrs

1 Hrs

a) Post-Placement Supervision: A Necessary Step in International Adoption.

b) Post-Adoption Supervision: In the Ethiopian Adoption Process

96.48(c)(1)

The child’s history and cultural, racial, religious, ethnic, and linguistic background.

96.48(c)(2)

The known health risks in the specific region or country where the child resides.

2Hrs

2Hrs

2Hrs

a) Medical and psychological concerns with International Adoptions.

b) A Parental approach to the Pre-Adoption Medical Records Evaluation

c) Travel and Transition 101

96.48(c)(3)

Any other medical, social and other data known about the particular child.

1 Hrs

1 Hrs

a) Post Adoption Early Intervention Evaluation: Birth to Three Years.

b) Keys To School Success