Name: Workshop A7: Kinship Connections: Integrating Adoption and Guardianship Preparation Training (AGPT) into Oregon’s Work with Kin (1.0 CE National Association of Social Workers)
Start: 2026-04-27T15:30:00-0400
End: 2026-04-27T16:45:00-0400

Workshop A7: Kinship Connections: Integrating Adoption and Guardianship Preparation Training (AGPT) into Oregon’s Work with Kin (1.0 CE National Association of Social Workers)

Monday April 27, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT

Concord

1.0 CE (National Association of Social Workers – NASW

While the Adoption and Guardianship Preparation Training (AGPT) equip caregivers with tools to navigate grief, attachment, identity and openness, kinship families often face these challenges in deeply personal ways. This panel will explore how AGPT principles can be tailored to meet the needs of kinship families.
The presentation will discuss the challenges and successes Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has experienced in preparing families for permanency. Attendees will learn how customizing the AGPT curriculum can help bridge the gap in training and supporting kinship caregivers.

Speakers

DaJari Patterson

Spaulding for Children

With over 25 years of experience in child welfare, my passion for Social Work and Human Services is unwavering. I have expertise in Foster Care, Adoption, Kinship Care, and Resource Development at both the state and county level. I am currently working with the National Center for... Read More →

Kelly Ingles, BA

Monday April 27, 2026 3:30pm - 4:45pm EDT
Concord

Kinship Track

National Adoption Association (NAA) 2026 National Conference - Boston

DaJari Patterson

Kelly Ingles, BA

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National Adoption Association (NAA) 2026 National Conference - Boston

DaJari Patterson

Kelly Ingles, BA

Attendees (16)

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