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.