Learning Programs

MAPP – Deciding Together Leader Certification (Virtual Course)

A Learning Program for NYC Foster Care Professionals

About the MAPP – Deciding Together Leader Certification Virtual Training

This virtual course will consist of a combination of eLearning modules and virtual synchronous sessions. Learners will first complete the GPSII/MAPP Leader Certification AND an online pretest accessed via Cornerstone. Learners will then participate in four instructor-led virtual sessions. The first session will introduce learners to the purpose and outcomes of the Deciding Together program. During the second session, learners will observe and practice using the eight steps of social contracting with prospective foster/adoptive parents. The third session will give learners the opportunity to identify how to use critical and optional activities in the Deciding Together Family Books to prepare foster/adoptive parents for their role and to gather assessment information. The fourth session will help learners identify techniques and strategies to help prospective foster/adoptive parents address areas of development. Sessions are 2.5 hours.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for Foster care and adoptive caseworkers, supervisors, homefinders, Directors of Social Services, and agency administrators in ACS Provider Agencies who are Certified GPSII Leaders.

Important Information

Learners will be registered for eLearning modules and/or virtual sessions at the same time.
Learners that have not completed required eLearning modules prior to the virtual session will be withdrawn from the virtual session.
Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion upon completion of each component of the program and will not be able to move on to the next component until completing the prior component.
Completion of eLearning modules and attendance at virtual sessions will be verified and captured in Cornerstone.

Continuing Education Units

There are no CEUs associated with this course.

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