Helping youth find their wings and successfully take flight into adulthood
Alabama Pre/Post Adoption Connections, (APAC) Training
NBCC approved CEU’s for Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors & Families. Trauma-informed training webinars and more.
Parenting children and guiding them as they approach the inevitable issues they will encounter as adults is a challenge for anyone. In the year 2022, a reported 19 percent of men and 12 percent of women in the 25-34 demographic returned home to live with their parents. The question, "How to get your grown children to move out," is being asked by parents of all kinds. However, adoptive and foster parents find they have a unique set of circumstances surrounding this seemingly simple question. When a child has experienced trauma, parents must offer support and guidance toward independence in a reassuring manner that truly supports their psychological well-being. Leslie Hales, LICSW, PIP, knows this is no easy endeavor, but it is possible. She aims to help parents through this period of uncertainty in her upcoming webinar, Emptying the Nest: The Art of Launching Differently. Children's Aid Society of Alabama's Pre/Post Adoption Connections Program, (APAC) training team has worked alongside Ms. Hales on numerous occasions and values the depth of understanding and warm delivery she shares in her training events.
Education and Expertise
Ms. Hales is a seasoned social worker with 23 years of invaluable experience in child welfare and pre and post-adoption services. Leslie's journey began with her undergraduate studies in social work at the University of Southern Mississippi, followed by her master's degree from The University of Alabama. Her dedication to the field has made her an authority in her domain.
A Dynamic Career
Currently, Leslie dedicates her full-time efforts to Alahealth, where she provides essential medical case management services. Further; Leslie's commitment to her profession extends to preparing the next generation of social workers. She serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Social Work, sharing her knowledge and experience.
Dedication to Serve the Adoption Constellation - It's Personal
Not only is Leslie an expert in her field; but she's also an adoptive parent. The experience of helping her own daughter navigate her successful launch into adulthood informs much of this webinar. Leslie also co-parents a sibling group of five children in Alabama's foster care. Join Leslie's LIVE Webinar on September 19th from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, CST. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights from a professional with first-hand experience. Register for Leslie's upcoming webinar and unlock a wealth of knowledge for adoptive, kinship, foster parents, and child welfare professionals invested in supporting youth grow to support themselves.
All APAC webinars are free of cost to parents. Professionals in attendance will earn 1.5 Continuing Education Credits (Clinical CEUs), there is a $10 fee for this certificate. The registration fee is waived for all Alabama DHR participants. If you have any questions about this webinar, please contact APAC's Training Coordinator, Brock Sellars, at training@childrensaid.org. APAC Training also offers many in-person events and on-demand training webinars to educate and empower parents and child welfare professionals. Visit Children's Aid Society of Alabama's Training Website to learn more.