This 2-part series will cover:

Part One 11/3 6-7pm

"Helping Children and Youth Feel 'Normal'- The Role of Shared Parenting" 

When children and youth in foster care have connections and experiences that support the feeling of normalcy, this can improve their well-being outcomes and prepare them for adulthood. In this webinar, resource parents will explore how shared parenting and advocacy correlates with promoting normalcy and helps to improve outcomes for children and youth. 

Part Two 11/10 6-7pm

“Overview of the Court System and Permanency for Resource Parents” 

To achieve permanency for youth in care, resource parents must work in partnership with DSS and the court system. There are many key people, processes, and timelines that resource parents need to become familiar with to ensure they are working as part of a team to reach permanency. In this course, resource parents will learn about what to expect from the child welfare court system and the role they can play to improve outcomes for children and families.