What are some behaviors that are typical of children adopted internationally? How can parents help their children overcome these behaviors? In this course, we talked with Leah Strom, a social worker who has worked in the Child Welfare community for nearly 20 years. She is the Director of Social Work for International and Domestic adoption at Children’s Home Society & LSS of Minnesota.
This course covers the following learning objectives:
- List 4 factors that can influence behaviors in a child adopted internationally.
- Identify 3 typical behaviors to expect from children who have been institutionalized before adoption.
- Explain how prenatal exposure can impact a child's behavior.
- Identify 2 characteristics of the type of parenting that is effective to help children adjust post international adoption.
Outline for Typical Behaviors of Children Adopted Internationally.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 aligns with the following regulatory requirements.
Hague Treaty on Intercountry Adoption*
96.38 (b)(3)
96.38 (b)(4)
96.38 (b)(5)
96.38 (b)(6)
96.38 (b)(7)
96.48 (b)(1)
96.48 (b)(2)
96.48 (b)(3)
96.48 (b)(4)
96.48 (b)(5)
*Important Information for agencies on Hague Training Requirements
This course is included in the following state packages.
See links for how it aligns with each state's regulatory requirements.
| Illinois International Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Illinois Adoption Requirements. |
| Louisiana International Adoption |
Important Information for agencies on Louisiana Adoption Requirements. |
| Nebraska packages including, International Adoption and International Adoption from China |
Important Information for agencies on Nebraska Adoption Requirements. |
| Packages for Oregon International Adoption and International Adoption from China | Important Information for agencies on Oregon Adoption Requirements. |
| Virginia packages including, International Adoption and International Adoption from China | Important information for agencies on Virginia's core competencies. |
| Packages for Washington International Adoption and International Adoption from China |
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.
