B6 - Characteristics, Proficiencies, and Trainings Recommendations for Successful Resource Parents Who Care for Children who are American Indian/Alaskan Native and are Placed in Out-Of-Home Care

The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics and training proficiencies associated with successful foster and adoptive caregiving of children who are American Indian/Alaskan Native. Characteristics and proficiencies were identified utilizing multiple methodologies including: a systematic literature review, qualitative interviews with tribal professionals, and key stakeholder groups (including resource parents, young adults who experienced a foster, kin, adoptive placement, and tribal child welfare experts). Findings collected through these processes were put through a formalized Delphi review to reach consensus on the most poignant themes for inclusion in the development of a culturally adapted, national foster and adoptive parent training curriculum.

Presenters: Angelique Day, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; Virginia Whitekeller, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK; and Kerrie Murphy, Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA