Always current, expert-led courses
Continuously updated with input from adoption professionals, birth parents, adoptees, and therapists.
For agencies
Give your families more than a checklist
100+ expert-led, trauma-informed courses. On-demand, on any device. Trusted by adoption agencies nationwide.
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Trusted by agency partners in all 50 states
100+ courses
50+ agency partners
20,000+ families served
Let your team focus on families, not training logistics
You're managing home studies, coordinating placements, and supporting families through the most complex transition of their lives. Finding, vetting, and managing training materials shouldn't fall on your already-stretched team.
That’s why agencies partner with us
Organized Content with Simple Delivery
Self-paced courses, automatic tracking, and certificates. No management required from your team.
Courses families actually complete
Relevant, practical content built around real experiences. A resource families return to, not a box to check.
A training partner, not just a platform
Here's what changes when you partner with Creating a Family.
Benefit 1
Content families value
Our courses are built in partnership with adoption professionals, birth parents, adoptees, and therapists. Not generic content writers. Families hear real perspectives and walk away with the skills to parent an adopted child.
Benefit 2
A partner that does the heavy lifting
Point your families to our platform and we handle the rest. Self-paced courses, automatic completion tracking, and certificates with no training administration from your team. When families need support, our team is there. As the adoption landscape evolves, so does our content.
Benefit 3
A brand families already trust
With 500+ podcast episodes and one of the most-visited adoption education sites in the country, many of your families already know us. You're not introducing an unknown vendor. You're giving them access to a resource they've been learning from since day one.
What our partners and families are saying
The proof is in the transformation, not just the completion certificate.
How it works
A simple process. Support for your agency. Better outcomes for families.
Schedule a consultation
We learn about your agency's needs, state requirements, and the families you serve.
Choose your package
Select from pre-built bundles or customize courses tailored to your process.
Share with your families
We give you everything you need. A dedicated link, onboarding materials, and course recommendations.
Track progress effortlessly
Completion reports and certificates handled automatically. Your team stays focused on what they do best.
Explore courses designed for real adoptive families
Practical guidance. Real-world scenarios. Built by experts.
Introduction to domestic infant adoption
In this course we cover the ins and outs of open adoption.
Evaluating risk factors in domestic infant adoption
Talking with your young to lay the groundwork for their understanding.
Introduction to prenatal substance exposure
Research-based guidance on supporting affected children.
Should you consider adopting a child of a different race or ethnicity?
Honest, multi-perspective exploration of transracial adoption.
"Every course is self-paced, mobile-friendly, and built by leading adoption professionals. Families complete them on their schedule, at home, on their phone, at 10pm after the kids are in bed."
Why agencies choose Creating a Family
A side-by-side look at what sets us apart.
| Typical training provider | Creating a Family | |
|---|---|---|
| Content approach | Generic, textbook-based | Multi-perspective: professionals, birth parents, adoptees, therapists |
| Family engagement | Low completion, "checkbox" feel | Families reference courses long after placement |
| Agency workload | Staff manages accounts and tracks progress | Automated tracking, certificates, zero admin burden |
| Brand recognition | Unknown to families before enrollment | 500+ podcast episodes. Families often arrive already familiar. |
| Content updates | Static, infrequently updated | Continuously updated with current research and community input |
Tailored to your state's requirements
We offer state-aligned course packages built around specific licensing and education standards.
Illinois
Licensing Standard §401.520
- Domestic Infant Adoption 13 hrs
- International Hague Adoption 17 hrs
- Foster Care Conversion 19 hrs
Louisiana
§7315 Foster and Adoptive Certification
- Domestic Infant Adoption 14 hrs
- International Hague Adoption 13 hrs
- Foster Care Adoption 14 hrs
Nebraska
Licensing Requirement 005.16
- Domestic Infant Adoption 16 hrs
- International Hague Adoption 15 hrs
- Children Over 12 Mo. 4 hrs
Oregon
419-420-0110
- Domestic Infant Adoption 10 hrs
- International Hague Adoption 10 hrs
Virginia
22VAC40-131-210.A
- Domestic Infant Adoption 14 hrs
- International Hague Adoption 14 hrs
Washington
WAC 110-147-1725
- Domestic Infant Adoption 10 hrs
- International Hague Adoption 10 hrs
Don't see your state? Our courses cover topics required across most states.
Our impact. Your confidence.
Trusted by families and professionals across the country.
Ready to give your families the best preparation available?
Schedule a free consultation. We'll walk through your agency's needs, answer your questions, and show you exactly how the partnership works. No pressure, no pitch. Just a conversation about what's possible.
Melissa Stegle
Development Director
Frequently asked questions
Everything agencies ask before getting started.
What state requirements do your courses meet?
We align course bundles to state requirements and provide guidance by agency need.
How do families access the courses?
Families receive a dedicated link and can complete courses on-demand, across devices.
Do you provide completion certificates?
Yes. Certificates and completion tracking are generated automatically.
How is this different from in-house training?
You get expert-led content plus platform operations without extra admin burden.
Can we customize which courses our families take?
Yes. Agencies can choose prebuilt pathways or request customized bundles.
What does the partnership cost?
Pricing depends on package and scope. We'll walk through options in consultation.