This course is designed for adoption social workers and mental health providers.
In this course, we talk with Brinton Wright, an adoption attorney and Fellow in the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys about the legal and social implications of adoption.
Outline for Legal Process in Domestic Adoption.pdf
Participants will be able to:
- List the different types of adoption.
- Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary termination of parental rights.
- Explain what is meant by a "legal risk" adoption.
- Explain what is meant by open adoption.
*Your course will remain active for 180 days from purchase date.
1 Hour CE Credit
Online Audio Course – Non-interactive (Certificate of completion will be immediately awarded online. You will be redirected to the certificate upon successful completion of the course including passing a 10 question quiz and completing a course evaluation)
Course Categories: Social work practice, knowledge and skills/Social work clinical practice
Accreditations and Approvals:
Creating a Family – The National Adoption and Foster Care Education and Support Nonprofit submitted this course for social work continuing education for approval by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), through the NASW CE Approval program. Creating a Family – The National Adoption and Foster Care Education and Support Nonprofit maintains responsibility for the program.
NASW Approval Period: 3/1/2024 - 3/31/2025
Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886829466-9796) for 1 continuing education contact hours.
For information on specific continuing education requirements by jurisdiction or mental health field, we recommend contacting your licensing board or accrediting organization for the most current requirements from your state or territory. NASW offers a quick reference of Social Work Licensure Board Endorsements that you may find helpful.
Please contact the Education Director for technical assistance or disability accommodations.