RISK AND PROMISE: The Brain, Biology, and the Adopted Child
A Webinar for Parents and Adoption Professionals
Due to high popularity, NCFA is pleased to once again offer RISK AND PROMISE: The Brain, Biology, and the Adopted Child, presented by Dr. Ira Chasnoff, MD. This 2-hour, Hague-compliant webinar is based on the published work by Dr. Chasnoff, RISK AND PROMISE, a handbook for parents and adoption professionals on adopting a child from another country. NCFA is offering two hours of CEU accredited by The Catholic University of America, School of Social Work, upon completion of this valuable webinar.
NCFA encourages adoption professionals and parents considering adoption to take advantage of this second opportunity learn about the health and emotional risks for internationally adopted children as well as how to minimize unexpected challenges related to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Reactive Attachment Disorder. This additional offering also provides a unique opportunity for adoption agencies to invite prospective adoptive parents considering intercountry adoption as well as adoption professionals who missed the first RISK AND PROMISE webinar to register and learn about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), and growth charting for observing the prospective adopted child.
This RISK AND PROMISE webinar is designed to enlighten, not frighten, participants about the risks associated with intercountry adoption. Adoption professionals are encouraged to register prospective adoptive parents interested in intercountry adoption and those currently active in the intercountry adoption process.
With many incorrect assumptions on risks associated with intercountry adoption, NCFA is pleased to showcase one of the leading published medical experts on this issue. As part of this presentation, all participants will receive a PDF entitled, “Guidelines for Evaluating Growth,” as adapted by Dr. Chasnoff.
When: Friday, October 15th, 1:30-3:30pm, Eastern Standard Time (12:30-2:30pm Central Standard Time, 11:30-1:30pm Mountain Time, 10:30-12:30pm Pacific Coast Time)
Fee: $45.00 for non-NCFA Members, $38.00 for NCFA Members with affiliation code reference number
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About the Lead Presenter
Dr. Ira Chasnoff, MD is the President of Children's Research Triangle, a not-for-profit organization that works with high-risk children and their families. He is one of the nation's leading researchers in the field of child development and the effects of alcohol and drug use on the newborn infant and child. He is the author of eight critically acclaimed books that explore how biological and environmental factors impact the development of substance-exposed children. In 2002, Dr. Chasnoff's organization was selected by the Center for Disease Control as one of the five national centers for research into innovative treatment for children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
“I believe that given all the media attention to what can go wrong in an intercountry adoption, we may be creating more fear and apprehension than is necessary. There are steps and measures that every parent and adoption professional can take to help mitigate some health related risks. However, just as there are hidden risks for biological birth parents, there are associated risks with children who are adopted that cannot be completely or accurately predicted. My lifelong work has been to create a reasonable framework for parents to work within.” - Dr. Chasnoff
Moderated by Chuck Johnson, President and CEO, National Council For Adoption
When: Friday, October 15th, 1:30-3:30pm, Eastern Standard Time (12:30-2:30pm Central Standard Time, 11:30-1:30pm Mountain Time, 10:30-12:30pm Pacific Coast Time)
Fee: $45.00 for non NCFA Members, $38.00 for NCFA Members with affiliation code reference number
Registration is now open!
For more information, please e-mail webinars@adoptioncouncil.org.
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