In this course we will cover the reasons why social workers should consider placing children with kin and some of the ethical considerations they may face. The instructors are Gregory Jones, a granddad raising five grandkids from birth to now ranging in age from 9 to 12; Ana Beltran, an attorney and director of the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network: A National Technical Assistance Center; and Erica Burgess, a social worker with over 25 years of experience in child welfare, specializing in kinship care.

This course covers the following learning objectives:

  • Identify why social workers have an ethical obligation to consider placing children in a kinship home as the first option for a child.
  • Define and understand the ethical considerations surrounding kinship diversion.
  • List three ways social workers can support and empower kinship caregivers.
  • List two reasons why historically child welfare staff have avoided placing children with kin caregivers.

Agenda for Partnering with Relatives for Kinship Care.pdf

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

1.0 Hour CE Credit

Program Format: On Demand

Course Categories:  Social Work

Accreditations and Approvals:

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886829466-7299) for 1 continuing education contact hours.

Please contact the Education Director for technical assistance or disability accommodations.

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