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Foster Care/Adoption Specialist

Previously Adoption & Foster Care

  • Level 1 Post Core Learning

  • Following testing in Mod 4, specialists will continue to Mods 5 and 6 based on their scores from Mod 4. In some cases, a specialist may need to take an additional 30 days prior to enrollment in Mod 5 and Mod 6. See Certification Handbook for more specifics.

    Module 5 contains a variety of training topics that are relevant to all programs, whereas Mod 6 has specific programmatic emphasis. Below are the classes, listed in preferred priority to complete.

    Mod 5 preferred priority is: CW 1024 Domestic Violence, CW 1003 Cross-Cultural Competency, CW 1150 Specialist Safety

    Mod 6 preferred priority is: CW 1004 Family Centered Services, CW 1005 Specialized Child Protective Services, CW 1115 Child Safety Meetings

    CW 1008 Basic Legal is expected to be completed once a specialists is provisionally certified, which occurs after successful completion of Modules 5 and 6.

    CW 1009 Substance Abuse and Mental Health is to be completed once a specialists obtains 75% caseload status, which follows completion of Phase 2.
    CW 1002 Child Sexual Abuse, which can be taken following the completion of Phase 2 (75%).

    The Training Coordinators will enroll all specialists into training from Core enrollment through Level 1 completion. Level 1 training courses are expected to be completed within 18 months of hire.

  • Level 2 Intermediate Learning

  • Child Welfare Specialists in specialized tracks must complete their Level II training within 36 months of their CORE graduation date.

     
    Oklahoma Department of Human Services
    Oklahoma Child Welfare Training
    The purpose of Child Welfare Services is to improve the safety, permanence and well-being of children and families involved in the Child Welfare system through collaboration with the families and their community.