Core Curriculum
for Prospective Adoptive Parents
Equipped to Love: Training for the Adoption Journey
At America World, we believe that adoption begins with the heart, a heart that’s strengthened through preparation. Parenting a child through adoption is a sacred and unique journey, one that requires deep understanding, compassion, and readiness to meet a child’s emotional and spiritual needs.
Every child who joins a family through adoption has experienced loss, and part of your calling as a parent is to walk with them through healing and restoration. That’s why our Gospel-centered training is designed not just to inform, but to transform — equipping you with the insight, tools, and faith to parent with patience, grace, and connection.
Through our 30-hour Core Curriculum, required readings, and personalized learning for your specific situation, you’ll gain the confidence and understanding to help your child — and your whole family — thrive. From your first steps in the process to the moment your child comes home (and long after), we’re here to guide, encourage, and walk beside you, trusting that God will use this journey to write a beautiful story of redemption and love.
*Prospective adoptive parents who have had Hague training in the past may present previous training certificates to be reviewed for acceptability based on content and length of time since training, and situation-specific needs. Prospective adoptive parents using a different placement agency will take these courses unless the agency requires a different course that is an acceptable substitute.