FosterParentCollege.com(R) Seeks Volunteers for Study on New Classes

Volunteers are needed to help us study 2 new NIH-funded classes. Volunteers must be interested in becoming a foster parent. All parts of the study are done online, when it is convenient for you, and most complete it in 2 1/2 hours. $40 paid upon completion of all parts of study. End Quote

Eugene-Springfield, OR (1888PressRelease) June 08, 2011 - FosterParentCollege.com® seeks 150 people who are interested in becoming foster parents to participate in a study of two new classes. Those who complete all portions of the study will receive $40. The study is funded by the National Institutes of Health.

All portions of the study are completed online and most people complete it in about two-and-a-half hours over the course of 3 days to 2 weeks. Participants work at their own pace and when it is convenient for them.

All participants will fill out a background questionnaire and pretest. Some will watch a course on "Attachment" or "The Child Welfare Team." All will complete a posttest. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of these online, interactive classes.

The see if you are eligible, please Google this: fosterparentcollege.com/study/preservice?se=direct

FosterParentCollege.com provides interactive online training for foster, adoptive and kinship parents. There are 29 courses available at this time. Titles include "Substance-Exposed Infants," "Child Abuse and Neglect," "Grief and Loss in the Care System," "Culturally Competent Parenting," and "Child Safety and Supervision."

FosterParentCollege.com is:
• rated by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
• endorsed by the Foster Family-based Treatment Association and the Canadian Foster Family Association
• approved by NASW, CASA and the National Adoption Center

For more information about FosterParentCollege.com, please visit FosterParentCollege.com.

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