Overview
Spaulding for Children—in partnership with the ChildTrauma Academy; the Center for Adoption Support and Education; the North American Council on Adoptable Children; and the University of Washington—was awarded a three-year grant from the Children’s Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families to create the curriculum, which is now available FREE to states, tribes, territories and private agencies.
In an effort to keep youth with higher needs in families, resource parents must have specialized knowledge and skills. The development of effective trauma-informed and culturally responsive training will reduce the risk of placement disruptions and increase permanency options, while also helping recruit new resource parents.
The CORE Teen Curriculum Has Three Components
Self-Assessment
Resource Parent Self-Assessment on Caregiving for Teens (RPSAC-T)
The Self-Assessment (RPSAC-T) is the 1st component of the curriculum. The attached is a word document that provides you with a view of the content. For purposes of the project, the Word document was translated into an electronic tool that is housed on the RedCap platform. The electronic assessment allows for computerized scoring and immediate feedback to families who complete the assessment.
Self-Assessment Document
508 Compliant Self – Assessment Document
Classroom-Based Training
Designed to be co-facilitated by a staff person and an experienced foster or adoptive parent, the classroom content is intended to increase the knowledge and skills of those who will be parenting teens with moderate to severe emotional and behavioral needs.
The interactive and engaging content includes lecture, videos, activities and discussion. It provides many opportunities for participants to learn from each other while building their knowledge and skills.
Right Time Training
The 3rd component is the right time training. The right time training consists of individual modules that parents can access whenever they need them—at home, in support groups, or with a worker.
