Adoptive Family Webinar FAQs

What is a Webinar?
A Webinar is an educational tool that enables presenters to provide information via
a conference call while simultaneously guiding attendees through a presentation appearing on their computer screens.

When will the Webinars occur?
Joint Council's Adoptive Parent Webinars are the first Tuesday and Thursday of every month and are held from 7 - 8 pm EST.

What sessions are being offered?
The full schedule can be accessed via Joint Council’s Adoptive Parent Webinar page.

I am in the process of adopting and would like to use Joint Council's webinars as part of my required education, are they webinars eligible for this?
Only your adoption service provider can decided what education courses you can utilize for your education requirements.  Please contact your adoption service provider regarding your education requirements.  All participants will receive a certificate of attendance via email following the scheduled webinars.

I am a professional who would like to attend the parent webinars can I obtain Continuing Education credits for my participation?
No, Joint Council does not offer Continuing Education credits for adoptive parent webinars.

Who can participate?
Anyone with an interest in helping children find loving, permanent homes can join us.

How much does it cost?
Each session costs $10.

How do I register?
Registration may only be made via Joint Council's Webinar Registration page.  Registration for each webinar closes three days prior to each webinar.  Click here to register.

How do I know that I am registered?    
Registrants will receive confirmation upon submitting their registration and payment. Specific dial-in information will be provided the day prior to the webinar; this message will come directly from the "Go To Webinar" service and ask for registrants to verify basic contact information before providing the correct phone number and link for the webinar

What if I cannot attend?
In general, Joint Council is unable to issue refunds.  However, we will take requests via email on a case-by-case basis.  To request a refund please contact Joint Council at webinar@jcics.org

*Any attendees who feel they have not received communication in the appropriate timeframe should contact Joint Council at (703) 535-8045.