Foster Parenting 101

Course Syllabus7 Lessons1h 9m

1. Lesson 1 (9 min)

   Introduction
   In this lesson we'll cover:

   1. The Basics on Fostering
   2. Raising a Child in Foster Care
2. Lesson 2 (10 min)

   The Foster Care Process
   In this lesson we'll cover:

   1. Step 1: Contact Social Services and Get Trained
   2. Step 2: Home Study and Getting Screened
   3. Step 3: Matching
   4. Impressions from Children in Foster Care
3. Lesson 3 (6 min)

   Major Decisions Such As Preferences and Siblings
   In this lesson we'll cover:

   1. Setting Preferences
   2. Ages of Children
   3. Gender Mix of Children
   4. Racial Make-Up of Children
   5. Taking Siblings
4. Lesson 4 (17 min)

   Why This Is Rewarding and Challenging
   In this lesson we'll cover:

   1. Future Risks Around Mental Health
   2. Displacement and Risk of Arrest
   3. Foster Parents Absorb Pain and Trauma
   4. Qualities of a Good Foster Parent
5. Lesson 5 (9 min)

   Foster to Adopt
   In this lesson we'll cover:

   1. High Level Summary
   2. Termination of Parental Rights
   3. Process Post-Termination of Rights
6. Lesson 6 (9 min)

   Transracial Foster and Adoption
   In this lesson we'll cover:

   1. Transracial Issues Are Prevalent
   2. Cultural Socialization
   3. Preparation for Bias Training
7. Lesson 7 (9 min)

   Fostering for Single and LGBTQ Individuals
   In this lesson we'll cover:

   1. Single People
   2. LGBTQ Individuals and Couples