Becoming An Adoption and Foster Friendly School
Feb 24, 2026 12:00 - 1:00 pm

- Sponsor
- School of Social Work
- Cost
- $10 for CEUs, FREE for no CEUs
- Contact
- Amy Frederick
- aeweber2@illinois.edu
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- February 24, 2026
12pm – 1:00pm
1.0 CE for LCSW/LSW and LCPC/LPC
$10 for CEUs, FREE for no CEUs“If a child with a complex family story walked into our school tomorrow, what would tell them – without words – that they belong here?” This is a question worth asking as schools are being asked to support students with increasingly complex needs – yet one major gap remains:Most educators have never received professional learning on adoption, foster care, kinship care, and the lifelong impact of early loss and disrupted attachment.The Adoption & Foster Friendly Schools Campaign is on a mission to close the gap – empowering schools with shared language, practical tools, and powerful family partnerships so every student feels seen, supported, and heard. Join this webinar to hear from Champions on how to empower your school to become an Adoption and Foster Friendly School.REGISTER: https://socialwork.illinois.edu/2026/02/03/becoming-an-adoption-and-foster-friendly-school/