$15  Technology can enhance our lives in many ways. It can make us more effective, productive and efficient. It also can entertain us and can help us connect with others. Unfortunately, when used to excess, technology can negatively impact our lives. Some individuals are unable to effectively … [Read more...]

FREE! As a senior service provider and/or advocate how can you help?  Join us to hear from experts in older adults, mental health, and addiction. Get Connected will help providers and advocates to better understand the issues associated with substance misuse and mental health conditions in … [Read more...]

This workshop will present the theoretical framework and clinical strategies of Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a manualized, evidence-based treatment for children in the birth-five age range exposed to interpersonal violence, loss of a loved one, intrusive medical procedures, and other traumatic … [Read more...]

Studies suggest that more than 20% of the children and youth in child welfare have a disability. A diverse panel of individuals with lived experience will share their expertise and experiences to help child welfare professionals understand how best to support LGBTQ+ youth who live with disabilities. … [Read more...]

Join NICHD for a FREE webinar on 7/21 at 1 p.m. ET to learn about our resources and to start your planning … [Read more...]

Using an intersectional lens, this interactive webinar will focus on the questions, concerns, and challenges a caregiver might encounter as an LGBTQ+ young person in their care grows up. We will explore such areas as dating, clothing, disclosure of identity, and health care -- including safer sex … [Read more...]

Our most popular training, Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) prepares tribal and non-tribal child welfare personnel to train American Indian and Alaska Native parents using a culturally specific approach. The materials presented during this training draw on the strengths of historic Indian … [Read more...]

This event will present information on the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI) and explain how the model enables states to better address mental health and developmental needs of children in foster care, adoptive families, or guardianship families. This is a Child … [Read more...]

Initial efforts have been made to understand the needs of diverse populations by documenting disparities in outcomes of individuals from different racial and ethnic groups. However, between-group comparisons based on race and ethnicity are neither sufficient to address the root causes that result in … [Read more...]

Free! This supportive group for first/birth parents will take place as a Zoom call. Group members will be able to connect, listen and share their experiences of adoption, both private and through the child welfare system. Space will also be provided for participants to explore and share … [Read more...]