Training for Adoption Competency (TAC)

A hearty congratulations to Oregon's Cohort #2 of 19 incredible therapists who graduated TAC June 2023! They are a remarkable group. We are so thankful to have them out there serving our collective communities. We hope to post a list soon!

The State of Oregon, in partnership with ORPARC, is honored to join 19 other states in launching the first nationally accredited Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) created by the Center for Adoption Support & Education (C.A.S.E.).

ORPARC invites you to join some of the first therapists in Oregon to earn this nationally recognized certification, currently offered live (virtually) and for FREE. Attendance is expected; trainings are not recorded.

Applications are competitive for the rigorous 10 month, small group, Master's level training. Applicants must be licensed therapists—or those in licensure—with a completed Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related. Benefits include 66 CEU's, clinical hours, listing in the national Directory of TAC Trained Professionals, networking opportunities and more.

Therapists representing minority populations (particularly of color), with lived experience (particularly adoptees/foster alum), multilingual/cultural skills, and/or serving underserved or rural areas or populations, as well as who accept OHP are prioritized and especially encouraged to apply.

Help us equip Oregon with a diverse array of culturally strong, foster-adoption competent therapists statewide to better serve Oregon families and children. Learn more about TAC!

To express interest in Cohort #3 for 2023-24 starting this September, please email TAC@nwresource.org.

2023-2024 Trainings* on Friday/Saturday, 9am-12:30pm on these dates:

*Held LIVE virtually (not recorded)

LIVE! Orientation - Friday, September 15, 2023

• 1. Module 1: Provided Online* *Independent Study
• 2. LIVE! Module 2: Oct. 6 & 7, 2023
• 3. LIVE! Module 3: Oct. 20 & 21, 2023
• 4. LIVE! Module 4: Nov. 3 & 4, 2023
• 5. LIVE! Module 5: Dec. 1 & 2, 2023
• 6. LIVE! Module 6: Jan. 5 & 6, 2024
• 7. LIVE! Module 7: Feb. 2 & 3, 2024
• 8. LIVE! Module 8: March 1 & 2, 2024
• 9. LIVE! Module 9: April 5 & 6, 2024
• 10. LIVE! Module 10: May 3 & 4, 2024
• 11. LIVE! Module 11: June 7 & 8, 2024
• 12. LIVE! Module 12: June 21 & 22, 2024