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Training by topic: Family contact, visits

Tips and strategies for family contact

Tips and strategies to make visit go better and be more effective

  • Presented by Sommer Nielson of Beacon Hill for ACRF webi conference "Honoring the Birth Parent"
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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Approaching family contact with attitude

Your attitude as a foster parent makes a difference!

  • Presented by Sommer Nielson of Beacon Hill for ACRF webi conference "Honoring the Birth Parent"
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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HANDOUTS: New Family Contact Booklet, Helping Your Child Heal from Trauma


If you are asked to supervise a visit

Guidelines for foster parents when asked to supervise a visit

  • Presented by Lancy Mao, OCS, for ACRF webi conference "Honoring the Birth Parent"
  • Format: self-study via webinar
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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Family contact

Understand the policies and procedures surrounding family contact and learn information about your role in the process.

  • Presented by Kimberly Mouriquand, Alaska Child Welfare Academy
  • Format: self-study via video
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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Making digital visits go smoothly

Learn how to make the most of digital and online visits.

  • Presented by Alaska Center for Resource Families
  • Format: self-study via PDF reading
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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Supervising family contact time

Understand what you need to know prior to providing supervision of family contact time.

  • Presented by Kimberly Mouriquand, Alaska Child Welfare Academy
  • Format: self-study via PDF reading (Tiny Training Byte series)
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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Understanding the concept of family time

Learn about the importance of time spent with family for children in foster care.

  • Presented by Jodi von Brandt, Alaska Center for Resource Families
  • Format: self-study via tiny training byte PDF reading
  • Training hours awarded on completion: 1 hour

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