Adoption Assistance (1 Hour, 25 Minutes)

Adoption Assistance (1 Hour, 25 Minutes)

Josh Kroll of NACAC is an expert on the state laws around adoption, subsidies, and financial support available to Maryland’s Resource Parents. He shares vital information with the group, and conducts a Q&A with the participants. Note: This course is being hosted...
Maryland’s Integrated Practice Model (2 Hours 15 Minutes)

Maryland’s Integrated Practice Model (2 Hours 15 Minutes)

This session is designed to offer processes for engaging the Family of Origin and creating partnerships that improve the outcomes for the children being fostered, and for the families involved. The trainer will offer ideas for effective comfort calls, icebreakers to...
US Federal Adoption Tax Credit (55 Minutes)

US Federal Adoption Tax Credit (55 Minutes)

Participants learned the steps they need to take to file for the U.S. federal adoption tax credit. The focus was on filing for 2021, and covered applying for the credit for adoptions as far back as 2018. Presenter Josh Kroll explained what parents need to do to take...
Sleep Health for Foster Care Children (1 Hour, 5 Minutes)

Sleep Health for Foster Care Children (1 Hour, 5 Minutes)

Facilitator: Dr. Amy R. Wolfson, Loyola University Emerging research conducted by our and other research teams reveals high rates of sleep problems among children in foster care, yet science, education, practice, and policy have largely ignored sleep health in this...