Training for Adoption Competency (TAC)
Education and Licensing
The TAC is designed for post-Master's licensed clinicians. All applicants must have a master’s degree and be a licensed clinician or in process of attaining licensure. This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approved #886498889-6908 through 10/31/2026) for 55.5 continuing education contact hours. Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7463. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
C.A.S.E. received accreditation of its Training for Adoption Competency from the Institute of Credentialing Excellence (ICE) in November 2020. This makes TAC part of an elite group of certificate programs dedicated to public protection and excellence in practice. Read the news release here.
Employment
Action Required: Please email your resume to David Allen at [email protected] at time of application submission.
Participants must be working in a clinical capacity with adoptive or fostering families. If applicants do not work in a clinical capacity but supervise staff who do or can support incorporating learning into practice, they may be considered as space allows. All applications will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted to confirm acceptance into the training. Enrollment is limited.
Cost : FREE thanks to generous support from YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois.
Training Schedule
The offering of this TAC training will be presented in a virtual format on Tuesdays from 9:00 - 12:15 pm CST on the following dates:
2026
Module 1: Provided On-line & Self-Paced
Module 2: April 14 & 21
Module 3: April 28 & May 5
Module 4: May 12 & 19
Module 5: May 26 & June 2
Module 6: June 9 & 16
Module 7: June 23 & 30
Module 8: July 7 & 14
Module 9: July 21 & 28
Module 10: August 4 &11
Module 11: August 18 & 25
Module 12: Sept. 1 & 8
TAC Final Test: September 15
Questions?
Contact David Allen at [email protected]
TAC YouthCare Health Choice
Welcome to the Participant Application Page. By submitting this application, you will be applying for entry to the virtual TAC session taking place April 2026 - September 2026. Enrollment is limited. Prior to the first session on April 14th, all participants must complete Module 1 on their own.
