Training for Adoption Competency (TAC)

Build Oregon's foster adoption competency!

“There are some standout humans and I am so happy to be getting to know them and expanding my network of amazing people! I am also learning so much…”

~Oregon 2021-22 TAC Therapist Participant

Oregon's Cohort #5 of incredible therapists will complete TAC in June 2026! They are a remarkable group. We are so thankful to have them serving our collective communities. View all TAC graduates on the Foster Adoption Competent Directory!

To express interest in Cohort #6 2026-27 starting September, please email TAC@nwresource.org.
Download Flyer for Cohort #6 Here

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

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ORPARC invites you to join some of the first therapists in Oregon to earn this nationally recognized certification, currently offered live (virtually) and FREE. Attendance is expected; sessions 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. Therapists must serve children, youth and/or families (not just adults); and ideally offer in-person services in Oregon. Benefits include 66 CEU's, clinical hours, listing in the national Directory of TAC Trained Professionals, networking opportunities and more.

Therapists representing a variety of lived experience (particularly adoptees/fosterees), multilingual/ cultural skills, and/or serving underserved or rural areas or populations—as well as who also 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!

*Held LIVE virtually (not recorded) - attendance (and with cameras on!) required

COHORT #6 Dates Updated (Download Flyer for Cohort #6 Here)

LIVE! Fall 2026 Orientation - Friday, September 11, 2026 @ Noon – 12:45 PM

2026-2027 Trainings* on Friday/Saturday, 9am-12:30pm on these dates (LIVE via Zoom)

1. Module 1: Provided Online* - September 2026
*Independent Study
2. Module 2: Oct. 2 & 3, 2026
3. Module 3: Oct. 16 & 17, 2026
4. Module 4: Nov. 6 & 7, 2026
5. Module 5: Dec. 4 & 5, 2026

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6. Module 6: Jan. 8 & 9, 2027
7. Module 7: Feb. 5 & 6, 2027
8. Module 8: March 5 & 6, 2027
9. Module 9: April 2 & 3, 2027
10. Module 10: April 30 & May 1, 2027
11. Module 11: May 21 & 22, 2027
12. Module 12: June 4 & 5, 2027


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TAC Cohort #6 2026-27 starts in September

Know a therapist to refer for Cohort #6*? Let us know at TAC@nwresource.org.

*Applicants must be Oregon licensed therapists—or those in licensure—with a completed Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related. ODHS supports prioritization of therapists who see children, youth & families and mainly in-person; representing a variety of lived experience (particularly adoptees or fosterees); those with multilingual/ cultural skills; and/or serving underserved or rural areas or populations; as well as who accept OHP.

Download Flyer for Cohort #6 Here

Are you a TAC alumni already? If so, you might be eligible for a FREE FULL scholarship with TAC Trainer Wendy Sue Horn's new EMDR training program!