Self-Guided Training Options
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Solo Lunch and Learn
Watch one of our Lunch and Learn films on your own. Write a brief reflection (1-2 paragraphs) and email it to Reah for 3 in-service hours. Film options: A Thousand and One (2023), Short Term 12 (2013), Foster (2018), Earth Mama (2023), How I Learned to Fly (2023)
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External Media
Engage with a relevant book, video, podcast, or movie that relates to foster care. Email Reah a description of the resource and a brief reflection (1-2 paragraphs) for in-service hours. Books and movies will count for at least 2 in-service hours, and podcasts or videos will be assessed based on their length for appropriate in-service hours.
Training Resources from Partner Organizations
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Watch any recorded webinars from the Annie E Casey Foundation.
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Complete any number of hours of the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI). Please enroll as a Child Welfare Professional.
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Watch any recorded webinars from the CSSP.
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Attend any upcoming live events from Fostering Media Connections / Youth Voices Rising.
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Watch any of the recorded webinars from Fostering Media Connections. Their YouTube channel is @TheFosteringMC.
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Participate in free, available courses through the UConn School of Social Work to help grow your advocacy skills!
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Watch any of the available trainings to support the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ youth and families.
