This course is a part of the "Foster Parent Training: An In-Depth Exploration of Advanced Topics. Trainings will provide in-depth discussion of topics relevant for providing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive, care for children involved with the child welfare system. 

Learning objectives:

• Participants will be able to identify ways to demonstrate respect and appreciation for children’s culturally related needs.

• Participants will develop an understanding of how to engage in self-reflective practices to support the awareness of biases that might interfere with provision of care.

• Participants will be able to identify the impact that diversity-informed fostering has on children’s self-concept.