In this course, we interview Dr. Hollee McGinnis, an Assistant Professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Social Work who focuses on mental health and identity for international adopted people. She is also an intercountry adoptee from South Korea. 

This course includes these learning objectives:

  • Explain why racial, ethnic, or cultural identification is important for the emotional development of a child adopted internationally.
  • Explain what a healthy cultural identity looks like for an internationally adopted child.
  • Explain what a healthy racial identity looks like for an internationally adopted child.
  • List two tips for parents to help create a healthy racial and cultural identity.


Outline for Helping Internationally Adopted Children Develop a Healthy Cultural and Racial Identity.pdf

*This course includes a 1-hour conversational audio lesson, a 10-question quiz, and a certificate of completion with the successful completion of the quiz at 80%. 

Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.

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This course aligns with the following regulatory requirements.

Hague Treaty on Intercountry Adoption*

 96.38 (b)(9)

 96.48 (b)(7)

*Important Information for agencies on Hague Training Requirements

This course is included in the following state packages.

See links for how it aligns with each state's regulatory requirements.

Illinois International Adoption
 Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements.
Louisiana International Adoption
 Important Information for agencies on Louisiana Adoption Requirements.
Nebraska packages including,  International Adoption and International Adoption from China
 Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements.
Packages for Oregon International Adoption and International Adoption from China Important Information for agencies on Oregon Adoption Requirements.
Virginia packages including, International Adoption and International Adoption from China Important information for agencies on Virginia's core competencies.
Packages for Washington International Adoption and International Adoption from China
 Important Information for agencies on Washington Adoption Requirements.

For information specific to your state, go to the Child Welfare Information Gateway State Search site to find information on each state's requirements on background checks, consent to adoption, home study requirements, post-adoption contact agreements, adoption expense regulations, use of advertising, and who may adopt or place a child for adoption.

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