What do foster/adoption classes entail? They are called IMPACT classes here in GA?

Question

Hi! Does anyone have any information on what the foster/adoption classes consist of? We have already finished our home evaluation and all we have left are the classes. We are actually doing this for 3 little boys who have been in the system for a year now. If the parents rights are ultimately terminated, we will adopt these boys. They are doing the classes in our home for 2 days next week in our home rather than spread out over 10 weeks. I imagine it will be roughly the same, so any information about how to prepare and what the classes will be about will be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Answer 1

Usually they are about parenting and, how to deal with children with emotional problems.  They talk with you about stress and, how to deal with all of it.  They talk about what lays ahead.  Much like foster classes.

No need to worry you are doing a great thing.

Answer 2

i really don't know about programs such as those but i think that it's great that you are adopting. you get props for that! good for you! good luck and i hope that everything goes well for you.

Answer 3

They are usually about being a better parent and issues specific to fostering:

Parenting classes - Classes over how to be a better parent.  For example, "behavior modification" (ignore and redirect poor/bad behavior and reward good/positive ones).

Medical Issues - First Aid, CPR, infant/child CPR, and information on different types of medications.  You will also be told the rules for medical treatment and medication administration within a foster home.  For example, you will have to document every medication given, including dosage, when given, and who by.

Legal Issues - What you can and cannot do when a foster family.  What forms you have to keep current for each child.  What you are and are not allowed to do (for example, under what conditions can your restrain the child).

The Adoption Process - What to expect from the courts and CPS.  What rights you have.  Etc.