Yes. A  30-hour Trauma Informed Partnering For Safety And Permanence – Model Approach To Partnerships In Parenting (TIPS-MAPP) class is required.  This class will help you decide if adoption is right for your family.  It will help prepare you as an adoptive parent. There is no charge for the TIPS-MAPP course, which is offered throughout the year.  To locate a class near you, go to http://www.childally.org. Additional training opportunities are available to prepare you for a child being placed in your home.  Finally, the social worker will provide you with information and resources to ensure your success as an adoptive parent.