About the Course
Every child deserves to be seen for who they truly are, not just by their diagnosis, but by their unique potential, resilience, and individuality. In Beyond the Diagnosis: Championing Inclusion and Potential for Youth Living with Special Needs in Foster Care, participants will learn strategies to highlight the strengths, resilience, and unique qualities of youth living with special needs. By reframing conversations around capability and potential, recruiters will learn how to inspire prospective adoptive parents to see beyond diagnoses and embrace the holistic value of these children.
Participants will deepen their advocacy skills, enhancing their ability to connect children with nurturing, inclusive families. The workshop will empower recruiters to foster a mindset of inclusion, ensuring that every child is recognized for their individuality, strengths, and limitless potential.
Learning Objectives
1. Build upon advocacy skills, gaining practical tools to effectively connect children with nurturing, inclusive families, fostering a mindset of inclusion and empowerment in the adoption process.
2. Use techniques to reframe discussions with prospective adoptive parents, focusing on the holistic value and potential of children, helping them to see beyond diagnoses and embrace each child’s individuality.
3. Create compelling narratives that resonate with families, highlighting each child's unique story and their potential for growth and success.