In this course we will cover the ins and outs of open adoption. The instructor will be Sara Easterly, an adoptee, Kelsey Vander Vliet Ranyard, a birth parent, and Lori Holden, an adoptive parent. In addition to co-authoring the book, "Adoption Unfiltered", they host a podcast of the same name.
This course covers the following topics:
- Explain what open adoption is and what it isn't.
- Describe the challenges and benefits of open adoption.
- Understand how openness in an adoption benefits the adoptee, the birth parent, and the adoptive parents.
Outline for What You Need to Know About Open Adoption.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 is included in the following state packages.
See links for how it aligns with each state's regulatory requirements.
| Illinois packages, including: Domestic Infant Adoption, International Adoption, and Special Needs Foster Care Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements. |
| Louisiana Domestic Infant Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Louisiana Adoption Requirements. |
| Nebraska packages including, Domestic Infant Adoption, International Adoption, and International Adoption from China |
Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements. |
| Oregon Domestic Adoption | Important Information for agencies on Oregon Adoption Requirements. |
| Virginia Domestic Adoption | Important information for agencies on Virginia's core competencies. |
| Washington Domestic Adoption |
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.
