WORK IN PROGRESS – please refer to the German site for up-to-date information!
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The “Eltern für Kinder Österreich” association was commissioned by the MAG ELF to prepare applicants for their role as adoptive parents.
Completing the orientation and training part is a prerequisite for the assessment of suitability, which will be carried out by authorities.
In addition, special trainings must be attended, tailored to each type of adoption; elective trainings are offered additionally.
The whole preparatory training encompasses a wide variety of methods: Presentations, group work, exercises and contemplation complete each other. The orientation and training parts are attended by groups consisting of the same participants each time. If you are interested in participating, please contact Margot Zappe: Telephone: 01 368 71 91 – 16, e-mail: m.zappe[at]efk.at
Orientation part
Orientation modules |
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| Module O-1 6 – 9 p.m. |
Is adoption something for me? Differences biological child – adopted childWhat is expected from adoptive parents? |
| Module O-2 6 – 9 p.m. |
1 child, 2 sets of parents Challenges, chances |
Seminar 1: Orientation day |
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| 1 day | What’s the past, what’s the present, what do I want? (Unfulfilled) wish for children, letting go, and new outlook |
Orientation talk |
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| 1 hour | Together with a professional, you reflect on the topics treated during the orientation day. |
Training part
Training modules |
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| Module A1 6 – 9 p.m. |
Types of adoption From foundlings to open adoptions |
| Module A2 6 – 9 p.m. |
The family of origin Adoption from the biological parents’ and the children’s point of view |
| Module A3 6 – 9 p.m. |
What kind of parents are needed? Guest speaker: RAP social worker What should adoptive parents be capable of? |
| Module A4 6 – 9 p.m. |
Families tell their stories Adoptive families report their experiences |
| Module A5 6 – 9 p.m. |
Medical factors: Basics Guest speaker: Paediatrician Challenges and opportunities for development |
| Module A6 6 – 9 p.m. |
Legal factors Guest speaker Attorney Adjudication, parental leave and inheritance law |
| Module A7 6 – 9 p.m. |
Psychological factors Speaker: Psychologist Psycho-social development and bonding |
Special modules |
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For international adoptions |
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| International day Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
International adoptions Risks, opportunities and organisation |
For international adoptions from South Africa (addition to International day) |
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| SAMO 1 9 hours |
South Africa Module 1 General living conditions in South Africa, reasons for giving a child up for adoption, adoption process, challenges |
| SAMO 2 6 hours |
South Africa Module 2 Travelling, biographical work, strategies |
Seminar 2: Practice days –
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| 1.5 days | With a practical orientation, the participants actively work on the following topics: family system, being open, biographical work, upbringing and dealing with the family of origin |
Feedback session |
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| 1 hour | Together with a professional, you reflect on the subject matters discussed during the practice days; this is the time for open questions and a feedback to the participants. |
Feedback report |
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| Following the feedback session, the EfKÖ team drafts a written feedback for the RAP. | |
Elective modules |
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| For applicants in training, during the waiting period (1 module per year) and for adoptive parents | |
| Module W1 6 – 9 p.m. |
Medical factors: Effects on daily life Daily life with children with (past) medical issues. (building on Module A5 Medical factors: Basics) |
| Module W2 6 – 9 p.m. |
Parental leave and work law Qualification for parental and partial leave, main target group: future adoptive parents (building on Module A6 Legal factors) |
| Module W3 6 – 9 p.m. |
Resilience Learning how to deal with challenging situations: giving children strength (building on Module A7 Psychological factors) |
| Module W4 6 – 9 p.m. |
Biographical work Intensive course (building on Seminar 2) |
| Module W5 6 – 9 p.m. |
Baby care main target group: future adoptive parents |
Only after completion of the preparatory course, authorities will proceed with the suitability assessment, which will be carried out by the:
MAG ELF
Referat Adoptiv- und Pflegekinder (RAP) (Division for adoptive and foster children)
1090 Vienna, Schlagergasse 8
Tel 01/4000/90770
Place, time and costs
Please check the German version of our website for up-to-date information on place, time, and costs.
| The costs are based on a membership. The membership fee is 60 euros per family and calendar year. | |
| All courses and classes take place at: | Eltern für Kinder Österreich Seminar rooms in the Kornhäuslvilla Maroltingergasse 81/corner Ottakringer Straße 233 1st floor 1160 Vienna |
| Contact details: | Tel.: 01 368 71 91 E-mail: office@efk.at Web: www.efk.at |