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 understand the basic course of child development from birth through adolescence. 

• Participants will be able to identify how the circumstances leading to child welfare involvement may influence child development.

• Participants will be able to identify ways to support children?s developmental progress.