Sponsored by Northwest Adoption Exchange and Cascadia Training
Click here for a list of Washington State therapists that have completed the program
List of Oregon Therapists
The Certificate Program in Adoption and Foster Care therapy will help you develop the clinical skills necessary to treat the mental health issues of children and families involved with foster care and adoption.
Now in its sixth year, the certificate program was one of the first of its kind in the country and continues to serve as a model today.
Focused on your goals
A total of 72 hours of course work is required to complete the certificate program: 36 hours of core curriculum, 6 hours of adoption-specific ethics, and 30 hours of elective classes. Our curriculum offers the latest information on techniques and trends. Electives, chosen to reinforce your personal interests and professional goals, are available through several community educational programs and meet all CEU requirements. Your training will enable you to practice at both the individual and family levels.
Flexible Program
You can enter the certificate program at any time during the year, with up to two years to complete your training. We will track your progress automatically and issue your certificate when you have completed the required 72 hours of coursework.
Top Instructors
Our classes are taught by local and national professionals who are experts in this growing field. Instructors employ a range of educational tools for maximum impact: lectures, assigned readings, group discussions, demonstrations and videos.
Our small class size allows you to forge connections with fellow students, and instructors alike, providing a forum for professional camaraderie, networking and referrals-even after you leave the program.
Program cost
Participants pay a fee for each class, due at the time of enrollment. A one-time administrative fee of $100.00 is also required.
Added bonus
Once you complete the certificate program, you will be registered with the Washington State Adoption Support Program. This list is shared with adoptive families and case workers statewide who request therapy resources.
Families also have access to the list through the Northwest Adoption Exchange and other adoption resource centers.
This program is open and on-going. Click here for a current list of workshops. Those workshops approved for this program are marked with an *
