• format

    Live, real-time virtual training (synchronous & interactive)

  • Learning Level

    Intermediate

    1.5 General Continuing Education Credits (ASWB)

  • Date

    June 30, 2026

  • time

    9:00 am - 10:30 am (CT)

  • Location

    Online

  • fee

    50 ($25 for prior participants)

    *Upon completion of Session 1, 50% of the cost for Sessions 2-4 will be underwritten by the Heart Gallery Grant.

    Gladney University Presents

    Strengthening Permanency Series     Installment 4: Sustaining Permanency After Finalization: Supporting
    Long-Term Adoption Success Through Stages 4 & 5

    This training is the final installment in the Strengthening Permanency Series and focuses on Stage 4: Post-Finalization Stabilization and Stage 5: Long-Term Permanency Maintenance. Participants will examine how permanency evolves after legal adoption is achieved and explore required, best, and evidence-based  practices that support long-term family stability. Emphasis is placed on proactive post-adoption support,  developmental transitions, caregiver resilience, permanency preservation, and practical tools professionals can use to identify concerns early and strengthen family outcomes across the lifespan.

    Learning Objectives
    Participants will be able to:
    1. Identify common challenges and developmental transitions that may impact adoption stability after finalization.
    2. Explain required, best, and evidence-based practices that support post-finalization permanency and longterm family stability.
    3. Apply practical permanency preservation tools, including the Placement Temperature Scale and Developmental Transition Planning framework, to case scenarios.
    4. Analyze risk and protective factors associated with post-adoption instability and caregiver stress.
    5. Develop strategies for implementing proactive, relationship-focused support systems that strengthen permanency outcomes over time.


    Target Audience
    Caseworkers, permanency specialists, adoption and kinship professionals, foster care supervisors, mental health providers, and agency leadership engaged in permanency planning and family support.

    Continuing Education

    Gladney University is an ASWB ACE-approved provider (Provider #2403 | Approval Period: 9/4/2025–9/4/2026).

    1.5 General Continuing Education Credits are available upon online attendance and completion of the post-training evaluation. Partial credit is not available.


    Cost & Registration

    • Session Fee: $50*
    • Fees are non-refundable; however, registration may be transferred to another individual.

    Agenda

    0:00-0:10 Welcome, Introductions, Course Overview

    0:10–0:20 The Permanency Continues After Finalization

    0:20-0:35 Stage 4: Post-Finalization Stabilization Definition, Required Practices, Best
    Practices, and Research-Based Practices

    0:35–0:50 Stage 4: Professional Tools Placement Temperature Scale Permanency Risk
    Monitoring Post-Adoption Support Strategies

    0:50–1:05 Stage 5: Long-Term Permanency Maintenance Required Practices, Best Practices, and Research-Based Practices

    1:05–1:20 Developmental Transitions and Lifelong Permanency: Identity Development
    Adolescence School and Family Transitions Developmental Transition Planning Tool

    1:20–1:30 Case Application, Integration, and Key Takeaways

    Certificate Requirements

    To receive continuing education credit and a certificate of completion, participants must:

    • Attend the live, real-time virtual training (synchronous & interactive)

    • Complete and submit the required post-training evaluation


    Partial credit is not awarded.

    Refund & Cancellation Policy

    Refunds are not available for this training. 

    Disclosure Statement

    This training includes content developed with grant or sponsorship funding. All relevant financial relationships have been disclosed, and content has been developed to ensure objectivity and integrity.


    Accessibility & Accommodations

    Gladney University is committed to providing accessible learning experiences. Participants requiring accommodations may contact nancy.robbins@gladneyuniversity.org  at least five (5) business days prior to the training date.


    Grievance Policy

    Grievances related to this training may be submitted in accordance with Gladney University’s published Grievance Policy


    Angela Mitchell, PhD

    Your instructor

    Dr. Angela Mitchell is a licensed psychologist with more than two decades of experience in psychological  assessment, clinical supervision, and workforce training for mental health and public health professionals.  She specializes in translating complex psychological concepts into clear, practical tools for practitioners,  educators, and community-based providers. Dr. Mitchell has trained hundreds of clinicians, case  managers, and early-career professionals across the nation and has delivered keynotes and professional  development sessions for organizations such as the Lubbock Department of Public Health, as well as  churches, schools, and early learning centers throughout Tarrant County. Her expertise includes trauma-informed  practice, behavioral assessment, executive functioning, and culturally responsive care. Known for her engaging, no-nonsense teaching style, Dr. Mitchell is committed to helping practitioners build competence, confidence, and clinical integrity in their work with diverse populations.