Forming and maintaining positive relationships is often challenging and having a positive open adoption is no exception. An open adoption is a unique relationship between you, the adoptive family, and the child – and there are no roadmaps to follow. Relationships need commitment and effort to grow … [Read more...]

Considering adopting an infant? Learn about Spence-Chapin’s full-service Domestic Adoption Program during this free webinar! This webinar is the first step for families interested in applying to Spence-Chapin as all webinar attendees will receive a Domestic Adoption Program application. Our team … [Read more...]

Listening to Every Voice Supporting Inclusive Cultural Permanence Listen, learn, and innovate with friends and colleagues in the city of Angels! This action packed two-day conference is centered around how we as professionals are evolving our practice to better serve children, youth and families. … [Read more...]

CWLA is pleased to offer From Discussing to Doing, a two-part virtual training focused on Race, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The training is designed for executive and mid-level management leading health and human service nonprofit organizations or government agencies who may be considering … [Read more...]

CWLA is pleased to offer From Discussing to Doing, a two-part virtual training focused on Race, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The training is designed for executive and mid-level management leading health and human service nonprofit organizations or government agencies who may be considering … [Read more...]

Are you confident in your ability to find, engage, or place a child with family outside of the United States? If you’re like the majority of child welfare professionals, the answer is: probably not. Through the use of case examples, this webinar will examine the importance of family connections for … [Read more...]

1.5 CEs/Contact Hours | Free for live attendees This webinar will help adoption professionals support adoptive families through setting healthy boundaries that are oriented on the child's needs rather than boundaries that are based on fear and insecurity. These strategies can help families move … [Read more...]

Considering adopting? Want to learn about adoption programs at Spence-Chapin? Join Spence-Chapin staff to learn about the current landscape of international and domestic adoption and the needs of children waiting for adoptive families. We’ll discuss the scope of all Spence-Chapin adoption … [Read more...]

Join us for this FREE webinar, facilitated by our home study supervisor, to learn more about the home study process, including the purpose of the home study, what a home study entails, and how to make the most of your home study experience. Bring your questions – we’ll save time for Q&A. … [Read more...]

Considering adopting? Want to learn about adoption programs at Spence-Chapin? Join Spence-Chapin staff to learn about the current landscape of international and domestic adoption and the needs of children waiting for adoptive families. We’ll discuss the scope of all Spence-Chapin adoption … [Read more...]