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A Helping Hand Adoption Agency: Parent Education Program
Overview
Click here to see list of class offerings and their descriptions
All Clients fall into one of 3 categories.
Kentucky Clients:
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Earn 10 general family credits through books, online classes, AHH classes, DVDs, seminars, support groups, and any other educational opportunities that might arise. These credits are documented through various forms, sent to the Parent Education Coordinator and put into the database. The paper copies are put into the client’s file here at AHH.
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ABROAD AND BACK (at AHH) or EYES WIDE OPEN (via the internet or on "paper"...go to the parent education class website to order the workbook and get the documentation form). Documentation from the internet site or documentation from Parent Ed Coordinator must be submitted to get credit for the Eyes Wide Open curriculum.
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MEDICAL RISKS...at AHH or on DVD. Documentation must be submitted to the agency for class credit
Infant/Child CPR.....sponsored by AHH or done in client’s local area. Valid CPR certification must be sent to Parent Ed Coordinator. Cards must be valid throughout the client’s travel to pick up their child.
Non-Kentucky Clients:
- Earn 10 general family credits through books, online classes, AHH classes, DVDs, seminars, support groups, and any other educational opportunities that might arise. These credits are documented through various forms, sent to the Parent Education Coordinator and put into the database. The paper copies are put into the client’s file here at AHH.
- ABROAD AND BACK (at AHH) or EYES WIDE OPEN...via the internet, or on "paper" see the parent education class offerings webpage.
Special Needs Clients:
- ABROAD AND BACK (at AHH) or EYES WIDE OPEN...via the internet, or on "paper" see the parent ed webpage . Documentation from the internet site or documentation from Parent Ed Coordinator must be submitted.
- MEDICAL RISKS...at AHH or DVD. Documentation must be submitted.
- Infant/Child CPR.....sponsored by AHH or done in your area. Valid CPR certification must be sent to Parent Ed Coordinator. Cards must be valid throughout the client’s travel to pick up their child.
- Earn 10 general family credits through books, online classes, AHH classes, DVDs, seminars, support groups, and any other educational opportunities that might arise. These credits are documented through various forms, sent to the Parent Education Coordinator and put into the database. The paper copies are put into the client’s file here at AHH.
- Specific Family Credits.....specific to your child's special need.
Options for AHH Families to earn credits
Below is a list of AHH recognized resources for our adoptive parents. Many of these resources are ways to obtain Family Credits. Please note the credits awarded for each resource. For documenting and validating your Family Credits, you must contact Dana by email (dana@worldadoptions.org) or by phone (859) 985-2390. Click here to see list of class offerings and their descriptions offered by AHH
Books:
Books are wonderful resources for the adoptive parent. Approved books are worth 2 Family Credits each. In order to be credited for your reading hours, you will need to fill out a reading verification form. Then email, fax or mail the form to AHH attn: Dana .
The following books are a partial list of currently approved reading for the adoptive parent.
NOTE: If you have a book that you feel may be considered for our list, please contact Dana at dana@worldadoptions.org for consideration.
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Websites:
If you choose to complete an online course, A Helping Hand will award you with the appropriate number of Family Credits. As a general rule, the amount of "credit hours" offered by the website from which the online course is obtained is the amount of Family Credit that AHH will award. To receive your Family Credit(s), it is not necessary to provide a certificate of completion or online course documentation.. Rather, the homework and personal evaluation of the course that you submit to our office will be your verification of the course's completion.
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Support Groups:
One of the best ways to learn about the adoption experience and the adjustment process is to network with families who are going or have gone through the same experience. In many communities, there are adoption support groups that would be happy to have you attend their sessions on a monthly basis. They are a fantastic resource for answering your questions and helping you through the adoption process. Each support group attended is worth two (2) Family Credits. To receive Family Credit for your attendance, ask your facilitator to contact us. He or she can send an e-mail noting your attendance to dana@worldadoptions.org .
If that option is not available, you may e-mail the group name, location, the date and time of the meeting, the facilitator's name, and the topic of the meeting to dana@ worldadoptions.org
Please use the following link for documentation: Support Group Verification
Families living in Lexington, KY please take note of the following information: There is an adoptive families support group that meets at Southland Christian Church. The group meets from 7-8 pm on the first Monday of each month in Building E, Room 109B. For additional information, please call 859-224-1619, ext. 315.
Additional AHH FamilyCredit Resources:
We understand that there are many other adoption education resources available. If you choose to use another resource, you may contact our office for information on the number of Family Credits each resource will earn . Below are some ideas to get started.
- Families with Children From Guatemala - some communities have this group and it’s a great way to meet parents who have adopted. To locate the support group nearest you, you can contact Ginny Hines
- Families with Children From China - most large communities have this group and it’s a great way to meet parents who have adopted. To locate the FWCC nearest you, you can visit the website www.fwcc.org .
- Adoption workshops may be offered in communities near you.
- Attachment disorder classes may be offered in your area.
- International Children's Clinics at various universities or large cities offer classes that you might want to attend.
- Scrapbook classes on adoption are sometimes available.
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