Professional skills training for Alaska foster parents

Topic: investigations of complaints

Frequently asked questions about investigations of complaints and allegations against foster homes

• Presented by Aileen McInnis, Alaska Center for Resource Families

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Topic: financial consideration

Available financial supports for Alaska foster families

• Presented by Maria Vanord, Alaska Center for Resource Families

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Topic: health and medication

The role of Alaska foster parents in health and medication

• Presented by Jenny Danski and Kristen Moore. Office of Children's Services

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Topic: educational considerations

The role of Alaska foster parents in supporting youth in school

• Presented by Aileen McInnis, Alaska Center for Resource Families

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Topic: reasonable and prudent parent standard

Applying the reasonable and prudent parent standard to consenting to activities and school events

• Presented by Maria Vanord, Alaska Center for Resource Families

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Topic: family contact

How to encourage effective and productive contact with birth families

• Presented by Jodi von Brandt, Alaska Center for Resource Families and Sommer Nielson, Beacon Hill

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Topic: communication and advocacy

Communication and advocacy skills to assist the child in your home

• Presented by Jodi von Brandt, Alaska Center for Resource Families

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