Your learning hub for all things adoption, foster care, and kinship care.
Join our international community learning to help kids and families THRIVE.
Welcome to Families Rising Academy!
Child welfare is complex. Learn from experts and make a positive impact for children in the adoption, foster, and kinship community.
Earn CEUs and training hours, or brush up on best practices for those in your care—we're here for you.
Earn CEUs and training hours, or brush up on best practices for those in your care—we're here for you.
Latest courses
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All courses, For professionals
The Crossover: Transition Planning for Multi-System Engaged Youth
CourseChild welfare, juvenile justice, and behavioral health—supporting youth who are involved across multiple systems. Reduce siloed service delivery, strengthen partnerships among professionals, and create coordinated transition plans that center youth.
$20
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All courses, For caregivers
June One-Day Conference Sessions
BundleGet three sessions from our June One-Day Conference at a discounted rate! Navigate birth family relationships, understand your child's behaviors and how to respond, and bring connection through music to your home.
$50
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All courses, For caregivers
Creating the Soundtrack to Your Home
CourseAn energetic session that taps Into the power of music to build connection, spark conversation, and help caregivers tune In to what really matters to youth.
$20
Popular courses
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They Are Not Invisible™: Seeing, Supporting, and Empowering Adopted Boys
CourseThis course discusses the critical need to recognize and understand boys who have been adopted or in foster care. Dr. Adam Anthony will discuss the complex behaviors of these boys to help us stop overlooking them.
$20
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From Vision to Action: Building a Culture Centered on Kinship
CourseEmbark on a comprehensive journey through the Kin First Culture, agency management challenges, and the latest federal rule impacting kinship foster families.
$20
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Claiming The 2025 Adoption Tax Credit
CourseNavigate the federal adoption tax credit with expert guidance. Understand filing steps for 2025 and retroactive options from 2024 to maximize your benefits.
Free
Featured presenters
Jamole Callahan
Families Rising National Training Manager
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Josh Kroll
Adoption Subsidy Resource Center Program Manager
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Melissa Greene
Program Manager
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