Foster Care Training

This course is designed for supervisors of youth professionals and will begin with a review of the focus on the impact of early attachment experiences (including trauma, attachment disruptions, and connection to identity) as youth develop their Internal Working Models. Participants will then discuss how to support staff development in applying these concepts to current youth that they are serving to better understand their behavior and needs, as well as consider both potential confirming and disconfirming stances. Lastly, participants will have an opportunity to explore how attachment histories impact the supervisory relationship and strategies to form connections between supervisor and supervisee to best serve youth and families.