Preparation for Adoption Readiness for Kids in Alaska
Program/Intervention Name
Preparation for Adoption Readiness for Kids in Alaska
Category
Parenting Skills - Training and Enhancement, Pre and Post Adoption Program
Program/Intervention Description
A comprehensive adoption preparation, training, and support program. Families are supported from matching to placement and six-month post finalization. The structured program has five phases: (1) 28 hours of adoption training; (2) Home Study; (3) Identification and matching with waiting children (4) Post placement to finalization (5) Six month post finalization.
Intervention Target Population Identified (Age Group)
Parent/Adult
Program Goals/Outcomes
Train and support families through all phases of the adoption process
QIC Target Group
Both Target 1 and Target 2
QIC Adoption/Guardianship Relevance Levels
LEVEL 1: Designed for Adoption or Guardianship
QIC level of Evidence
LEVEL 5: Better Practice
Intervention Web Site/URL
Contact Person/Purveyor
Brenda Ursel
Agency/Affiliation
Alaska Center for Resource Families
Contact Email
bursel@nwresource.org
Contact Phone
907-279-1820
