Caring for Children with HIV

When placement of an HIV-infected child occurs, foster parents are required to complete the course “Caring for Children with HIV”. This course contains information on the unique aspects of pediatric HIV disease, transmission and infection control, the spectrum of HIV disease, confidentiality and self-care for the caregiver. This training is not offered on a regular basis, so if you need/want this training, please sign up today.

Upcoming Classes

Caring for Children with HIV

Trainer: Nancy Magnall, Resource Information Specialist (IFAPA)
For the past 15 years, Nancy has been an HIV/AIDS Educator and Consultant educating groups and individuals about pediatric HIV/AIDS and caring for children with HIV disease.This class is worth three hours of foster parent credit.

Saturday, May 8, 2010 - Burlington
This class will be held from 9am to 12:15pm at the Great Prairie AEA in Burlington. There is no charge to attend this class. To register for this class, call IFAPA at 800-277-8145 ext. 1 or to register for this training through our website, click here.

 

Questions about HIV/AIDS

In addition to this training, IFAPA has a staff member (Nancy Magnall) who is knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS and the care of children with HIV disease. If you have questions, please contact Nancy Magnall at 877-467-4100 or or email Nancy at magnall_ifapa@msn.com. Nancy is a Resource Information Specialist for IFAPA and works out of her home.