Thank you for your interest in a certificate to document continuing education hours earned in the First Steps for Strengthening Adoptive Families Study Program. There are three types of certificates. Clicking on the appropriate link below will take you to a page with more information about the requirements for that certificate.

Part 1—Attachment, Attunement, and Regulation in Adoption (Foundations)
2.0 continuing education hours

Part 2—Narratives (Part 1 is prerequisite)
3.5 continuing education hours

Both Part 1 and Part 2
5.5 continuing education hours

 
Note: The First Steps for Strengthening Adoptive Families program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (provider # 886487338) for up to 5.5 continuing education contact hours. Other professionals may be eligible to count the First Steps for Strengthening Adoptive Families DVD and Study Guide program toward required continuing education hours. Requirements vary from state to state and between licensing boards, so we cannot guarantee that your licensing board will allow you to count the time.