NTI is developing two state of the art, standardized, web-based trainings to build the capacity of child welfare professionals and mental health practitioners in all States, Tribes and Territories. Our end goal is to empower professionals nationally to better understand and address the mental health needs of children, youth and their families moving toward or having achieved permanency through adoption and guardianship.
We’ve been getting great feedback and participation from the initial pilot states, and Tennessee has done well!
This 20+ hour online training was launched in January of 2017.
Thanks to the efforts of the Bonnie Beneke, the State Implementation team and cohort leaders for enabling so many professionals across the state to participate.
AYS Magnolia, Camelot, CASA, Centerstone, FCS , Harmony, Helen Ross McNab, Miriam’s Promise, Natchez Trace, Omnivisions, Oak Plains, Meritan, Monroe Harding, Therapeutic NTI and Youth Villages
NTI Users are saying:
Youth Villages – Chattanooga TFC team member stated,
“NTI was an amazing collection of resources and knowledge surrounding adoption and permanency for kids in foster care. The videos were my favorite part and allowed me to see how important all aspects of permanency are for the kids involved…READ MORE
Knoxville – TFC Clinical Supervisor stated,
“My team and I enjoyed completing the NTI training. It was very beneficial and applicable that the training specifically targeted child welfare workers, verses an overall mental health training. All the material was evidenced and research based… READ MORE
Share your NTI training feedback with us HERE! We want to hear your thoughts and appreciate your insights.
News Release: The Palmetto Association for Children and Families
Facebook Live event: announcing the winners of the Palmetto Association’s NTI drawing which just ended…https://www.facebook.com/PalmettoAssociationforChildrenandFamilies
Facebook Post: OK Dept. of Human Services announcement: https://www.facebook.com/connectcounselingok/
Want a sneak peak of great research results?
Preliminary research is showing great gains from pre to post test. An impact study of how this training is impacting the day to day practice of NTI completers is now underway. Formal results Data collection continues until December 31st.
If you have already enrolled, there is still time to complete the training. And if you have not enrolled but want to participate, contact Bonnie Benneke.
Remember to check our website regularly for news and updated pilot site materials.
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