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Vol. 1, No. 1 • Spring 1997

Training Topics for New Foster Parents


After July 1, 1997, people applying to become foster parents in North Carolina must complete 30 hours of training before being licensed. This training will be on the following topics:

  • General Orientation to Foster Care and Adoption

  • Communication Skills

  • Understanding the Dynamics of Foster Care/Adoption process

  • Separation and Loss

  • Attachment and Trust

  • Child Development

  • Behavior Management

  • Working with Birth Families and
    Maintaining Connections

  • Life Book Preparation

  • Planned Moves and the Impact of Disruptions

  • The Impact of Placement on Foster and Adoptive Families

  • Teamwork to Achieve Permanence

  • Cultural Sensitivity

  • Confidentiality

  • Health and Safety

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