State Child Welfare Webinar

Webinar For State Child Welfare Staff

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In this webinar specifically developed for state child welfare staff, you’ll learn how DHS, DCYF, Family Coaches, Self-Sufficiency and CSO staff can collaborate with OA&FS to support people who wish to explore pregnancy and parenting options, including private agency adoption. We’ll dive into:

  • Current voluntary adoption practices
  • The importance of nonjudgmental all options counseling
  • How child welfare staff and OA&FS can collaborate to support parents encountering CPS intervention
  • Common dynamics and experiences of birth and adoptive parents
  • Ethical and legal issues
  • Understanding placement timelines and the specifics of the adoption planning process – even when it occurs after the baby has arrived.
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Adoption Through OAFS: An option for parents encountering state involvement

Next virtual webinar:

Thursday, June 4, 2026
Noon PT
Held on Zoom

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Option One: Expectant Parent Form Option Two: Prospective Adoptive Parent Form

Text support is for expectant parents only

Text support is availale Mon-Fri, 9-5 PT

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