Adoption Learning Partners offers a variety of adoption related on line educational courses. Some topics that may be of interest:
- Adoption Tax Credit (FREE)
The adoption tax credit provides a very valuable benefit to adoptive families; it is also among one of the most complicated tax law provisions. This course will help you determine eligibility, create record keeping systems and prepare for year-end tax planning.
Upon completion of this course, you may purchase a certificate for $25. Credit Hours: 1.0
- Becoming Your Child’s Best Advocate (FREE)
Advocacy begins even before a child joins her adoptive family and continues throughout her childhood. This course will help you understand why you are the best advocate for your adopted child, determine your need for services and find resources available to assist your family.
Upon completion of this course, you may purchase a certificate for $35. If purchased as part of a package, the fee is already included. Credit Hours: 2.0
- Conspicuous Family ($30)
Adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity presents challenges families may not expect. Share in the wisdom and collective experiences of adopted persons and adoptive parents with transracial families and learn new skills for responding to insensitive comments as well as strategies for expanding the diversity in your life. Credit Hours: 1.5
- Let’s Talk Adoption ($30)
Talking about adoption can be difficult for a variety of reasons, but it should not be a one time conversation. This course gives you the tools you need to make talking about adoption part of your family’s everyday life. Credit Hours: 2.0
- Open Adoption ($35)
Talking about adoption can be difficult for a variety of reasons, but it should not be a one time conversation. This course gives you the tools you need to make talking about adoption part of your family’s everyday life. Credit Hours: 2.0
- Brothers and Sisters in Adoption: A Discussion with the Experts ($20)
Arleta James discusses helping children navigate relationships when new kids join the family. Our experts will share transition tips and strategies for welcoming a toddler or school aged child home, focusing on preparing brothers and sisters prior to adoption and the first year after adoption. Credit Hours 1.0
- Top Ten Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew($20)
Adopted people and adoptive parents don’t always look at adoption the same way. Understanding your child’s feelings about adoption is essential, so how do you gain some insight? Our panel of adult adopted people discusses what they wish their parents had known. Credit Hours: 1.0
