Native Health News

12/01/08

Understanding Infant Adoption

Do you work with women and teens with unplanned pregnancies? Are you familiar with pregnancy options?
An essential and informative one-day, four or six hour training on infant adoption for Healthcare Providers, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, School Substance Abuse and Youth Counselors, Health Educators, Nurse Practitioners or any other individual who may come in contact with women or teen who have an unplanned pregnancy.

• Present the option of adoption to pregnant women and teens in an objective and non-biased manner
• Discuss historical trends and perspectives regarding adoption
• Describe various adoption options, including open, semi-open, closed/confidential, kinship and step-parent adoptions
• Discuss Federal and California legislation and procedures governing adoption, including the rights of the birth mother and birth father
• Discuss cultural, social and personal influences on adoption decision-making, including special considerations for teens
• Describe practical and effective approaches towards presenting adoption as an option to women and teens with an unplanned pregnancy
• Provide appropriate referrals and resources available within the community

CEU's are available for RN's, LVN's, LCSW's, MFT's, and CHES's at NO COST. CE Credit will be provided by Azusa Pacific University. Participants who want to register for CEU's must do so on the first day of the training. In order to receive CE Credit, participants must be present during the entire training and complete the required pre- and post-tests.

Registrations, trainings & educational materials are FREE of charge
*Complimentary Continental Breakfast & Lunch Included.

Presented by the Latino Family Institute
1501 W. Cameron Ave., Ste 240
W. Covina, CA 91790
TEL (626)472-0123 ext. 201
Fax (626)337-8752