What are some behaviors that are typical of children adopted internationally? How can parents help their children overcome these behaviors? In this course, we talked with Leah Strom, a social worker who has worked in the Child Welfare community for nearly 20 years. She is the Director of Social Work for International and Domestic adoption at Children’s Home Society & LSS of Minnesota.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
- List 4 factors that can influence behaviors in a child adopted internationally.
- Identify 3 typical behaviors to expect from children who have been institutionalized before adoption.
- Explain how prenatal exposure can impact a child's behavior.
- Identify 2 characteristics of the type of parenting that is effective to help children adjust post international adoption.
Outline for Typical Behaviors of Children Adopted Internationally.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.
This course aligns with the following regulatory requirements.
Hague Treaty on Intercountry Adoption*
96.38 (b)(3)
96.38 (b)(4)
96.38 (b)(5)
96.38 (b)(6)
96.38 (b)(7)
96.48 (b)(1)
96.48 (b)(2)
96.48 (b)(3)
96.48 (b)(4)
96.48 (b)(5)
*Important Information for agencies on Hague Training Requirements
Virginia Compliance
22VAC40-131-210.A.1
22VAC40-131-210.A.2
22VAC40-131-210.A.3
22VAC40-131-210.A.12
22VAC40-131-210.A.13
22VAC40-131-210.A.16
22VAC40-131-210.A.21
22VAC40-131-210.A.22
*Important Information for agencies on Virginia core competencies.
Illinois Licensing Standard §401.520
*Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements.
Nebraska Licensing Requirement 005.16
005.16(D)(i)(2)
005.16(D)(i)(4)
005.16(D)(i)(11)
005.16(D)(i)(13)
005.16(D)(iii)(3)
*Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements.
