Training for Adoption Competency (TAC)

A hearty congratulations to Oregon's Cohort #3 of 19 incredible therapists who completed TAC in June 2024! 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!

The State of Oregon, in partnership with ORPARC, is honored to host 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 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 & families (not just adults); and ideally offer in-person services. 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/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!

This year's Cohort #4 starting September 2024 is FULL! To express interest in Cohort #5 for 2025-26 starting NEXT September, please email TAC@nwresource.org.

*Held LIVE virtually (not recorded)

LIVE! Orientation - Friday, September 13, 2024 @ Noon-12:45 PM

2024-2025 Trainings* on Friday/Saturday, 9am-12:30pm on these dates:

• 1. Module 1: Provided Online*
  *Independent Study
• 2. LIVE! Module 2: Oct. 4 & 5, 2024
• 3. LIVE! Module 3: Oct. 18 & 19, 2024
• 4. LIVE! Module 4: Nov. 8 & 9, 2024
• 5. LIVE! Module 5: Dec. 6 & 7, 2024
• 6. LIVE! Module 6: Jan. 3 & 4, 2025
• 7. LIVE! Module 7: Feb. 7 & 8, 2025
• 8. LIVE! Module 8: March 7 & 8, 2025
• 9. LIVE! Module 9: April 4 & 5, 2025
• 10. LIVE! Module 10: May 2 & 3, 2025
• 11. LIVE! Module 11: May 30 & 31, 2025
• 12. LIVE! Module 12: June 13 & 14, 2025