“Parenting with Purpose: Developing Leadership at Home” is an empowering course tailored for foster and adoptive parents to inspire intentional leadership in their homes. This course addresses the unique challenges and opportunities in nurturing leadership skills in children from hard places. Topics include:  

– Defining purposeful parenting and its transformative impact.  

– Cultivating leadership qualities without creating pressure.  

– Modeling leadership through everyday actions and family traditions.  

– Teaching responsibility and accountability across diverse developmental needs.  

– Fostering open communication to build trust and connection.  

– Discovering and developing each child’s unique strengths and talents.  

– Balancing discipline with encouragement to instill core values.  

– Promoting teamwork amidst sibling dynamics and personality differences.  

Whether you’re new to parenting or a seasoned caregiver, this course equips you with practical tools, insights, and encouragement to lead with confidence and purpose.

CEU CERTIFICATE: 1 Hour and 45 Minutes

Course Instructors

Ted Stackpole Facilitator

PROFESSION: Chaplain to the foster and adoption community. CREDENTIALS: Ordained minister and endorsed chaplain through the Assemblies of God. PERSONAL: Has eleven children, loves the outdoors, and would like to see Alaska one day.

Kristin Orphan MA, LAC Trainer

PROFESSION: Chief Program Officer and cofounder of Finally Home EDUCATION: Masters of Science in Mental Health and Wellness with an emphasis on Family Dynamics. Grand Canyon University PERSONAL: I love to hike and I’m a worship leader, singer and play the piano WEB: https://finallyhome.net

Mark Orphan MA, LAC Trainer

PROFESSION: Licensed Associate Counselor at Chenal Family Therapy EDUCATION: Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling PERSONAL: Reading, time with my husband and kids, and hiking WEB: https://finallyhome.net