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Did You Know?
There were about 500,000 kids in foster care in the US in 2009. There were 2.6 million kids in permanent formal kinship care as of 2009, not counting a large number in informal (e.g. not court ordered) kinship care. (Source: AFCARS)
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|---|---|
| Purchase Amount | Discount |
| $100-$149 | 10% |
| $150-$199 | 15% |
| $200+ | 20% |
| We offer volume discounts if you purchase more than $100 in a single transaction. Previous purchases cannot be considered. | |
Conspicuous Families
Adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity presents challenges families may not expect. Sharing in the wisdom and collective experiences of adopted persons and adoptive parents with transracial families, this course will help parents considering adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity than their own:
- Learn new skills for responding to hurtful and insensitive comments
- Understand how your reactions and answers impact and teach your child
- Examine the diversity in their life and learn strategies to expand it
- Share in the wisdom and collective experiences of adopted persons and adoptive parents with transracial families
This product is part of the following packages:
- BCS Wisconsin Package
This package includes 5 courses for a total of 9.5 credit hours of training on topics required for Bethany Christian Services.
- BCS Minnesota Package
This package includes 5 courses for a total of 9.5 credit hours of training on topics required for Bethany Christian Services.
- Domestic Infant Adoption Package - 16 Credit Hours
A comprehensive set of courses to help prospective adoptive parents understand the joys and challenges of domestic adoption. 20% discount when you purchase as a package!
- Forever Bound Phase 1 Package
This package includes the courses Adopted: The Identity Project, Conspicuous Families, Finding The Missing Pieces, Open Adoption 101, and The Journey of Attachment and the recorded webinar: Attachment-focused Parenting: Create a PLACE with your Children for a total of 9.5 credit hours of training on topics required for Forever Bound Adoption.
- Hague Package - China Edition
This package includes 8 courses for a total of 12 credit hours of training on topics required for adoption from China by the Hague Convention. 22% discount when you purchase as a package!
- Hague Package
This package includes 5 courses for a total of 10 credit hours of training on topics required for international adoption by the Hague Convention. 17% discount when you purchase as a package.
Recorded Webinar
Breastfeeding, Bottles and Beyond
Adoptive parent and lactation consultant Alyssa Schnell helps parents and prospective parents navigate the world of infant feeding. Adoptive parents are not limited to formula and bottles. And if neither formula nor breastfeeding quite fit, let us help you find other options.
