A Whimsical Virtual Theater Experience About Suicide & Bullying Prevention This is a virtual youth-friendly version of the Wizard of Iz- Parents and Guardians are invited and encouraged to attend -Description- Imagine there is a sister city to ‘Oz’, where the desperate go. This play addresses … [Read more...]

Free! Pregnancy should bring joy, not fear. Yet for too many Black birthing people, domestic violence doesn’t stop during pregnancy — it escalates. Intimate partner violence is one of the leading causes of death during pregnancy and postpartum. In this 60-minute workshop, advocates and social … [Read more...]

Wonderfully You written by Tom Tracy and beautifully illustrated by Beatriz Mello is a love note to children who've been adopted in this heartfelt story that showcases family creation through the experience of transracial adoption. The reader is invited to experience the adoption journey through … [Read more...]

The Pawsons Celebrate is about a lovable, furry family of monsters who have just moved to the town of Edgewood. They are a little odd - but what family isn’t? Even though they are big, fuzzy, and a little over the top, they have big hearts and are always excited to share their joy with the people … [Read more...]

Adoption is Both is a children’s book written by Elena S. Hall and beautifully illustrated by Lara Norris. Adoption is Both is a thoughtful and emotionally resonant story that recognizes that there many ways to think about adoption and that all feelings are valid. Told in a simple, rhythmic … [Read more...]

In this session, participants will learn the core principles of trauma-informed care as they apply to supervised visitation, including how to recognize and respond to emotional dysregulation in both children and caregivers. Attendees will also learn healing-centered strategies to support attachment … [Read more...]

Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice Around the World Despite thousands of published articles on FASD, limited research focuses specifically on adolescents and adults with FASD. As individuals diagnosed with FASD age, the “need to know” across a broad spectrum of areas continues to be … [Read more...]

When a child experiences abuse or neglect, it has significant and lasting effects on their physical, emotional, and psychological development. To offer effective support, professionals and caregivers must understand what child maltreatment is, how it occurs, and the impact it leaves behind. This … [Read more...]

The Location We’ll be online! Our event will be virtual. We know that the schedule of a foster or adoptive parent is busy. We’ll bring top-notch learning and take-away materials that you can view right in the comfort of home. Plan to spend about 8 hours with us from October 10th – 20th, … [Read more...]

During their work in multiple states, the Foster Insights team at the University of Chicago has observed notable trends in kin placement rates and the stability of kin placements. We will share these observed trends and discuss their implications for stakeholders across the child welfare space. Join … [Read more...]