Applicants for adoption and fostering training in English

Compulsory Adoption & Foster Care Training in English

Do you need compulsory adoption or foster care training in English?

If you are applying for adoption or foster care in the Czech Republic and prefer or are able to communicate in English, Natama can help.

For more than 20 years, Natama has prepared prospective adoptive and foster parents through an officially licensed programme that fulfils the mandatory preparation requirement under Czech law.

✅ Official compulsory preparation (48 hours)
✅ Entirely in English
✅ Free of charge
✅ Small groups (maximum 12 participants)
✅ More than 20 years of experience

Next course: September – November 2026
Intensive training week: 28 September – 2 October 2026
Places are limited.
Contact us today: info@natama.cz

Why choose Natama?

Choosing adoption or foster care is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.

Children who cannot grow up in their birth families often have unique emotional and developmental needs. Understanding these needs helps parents build secure relationships and create a safe, loving family.

For over 20 years, Natama has helped hundreds of applicants prepare for this journey. Our programme combines practical experience with the latest international research on child development, attachment, trauma and parenting.

We work closely with leading experts from the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, the United States and other countries to ensure that our programme reflects current scientific knowledge and best practice.

Our participants especially appreciate:

• evidence-based information
• experienced trainers
• practical advice they can immediately use
• interactive workshops instead of lectures
• plenty of opportunities for discussion
• friendly and supportive atmosphere
• small groups with individual attention

Our goal is simple:
Helping children find safe, loving families—and helping parents feel confident, prepared and supported.

Who can attend?

Our English-language programme is designed for applicants who:

• have already applied for adoption or foster care,
• are planning to apply,
• are international couples living in the Czech Republic,
• include one or both partners who are not fluent in Czech,
• are Czech applicants who prefer professional discussion in English.

We welcome:

• married couples,
• unmarried partners,
• same-sex couples,
• single applicants.

What will you learn?

Our programme covers the topics every future adoptive or foster parent should understand, including:

• child development
• attachment and bonding
• the effects of early adversity and trauma
• parenting children with difficult early experiences
• communication and emotional regulation
• identity, loss and belonging
• practical parenting skills
• preparing your family for adoption or foster care

The programme combines:

• group learning,
• interactive workshops,
• individual study,
• personal consultations,
• practical case discussions.

Additional support

Natama also offers:

• individual consultations before you apply,
• guidance throughout the adoption or foster care process,
• communication with your social worker and regional authority when needed,
• support after the training.

All our services are provided free of charge.

How does the process work?

Step 1
Contact us by e-mail.

Step 2
We arrange a free individual consultation where you can discuss your situation, ask questions and learn how the Czech adoption or foster care process works.

Step 3
If you decide to continue, you register for the compulsory training.

Step 4
If you have already submitted your official application, you can simply enrol in our course.

Step 5
Applicants also complete the compulsory psychological assessment with an authorised psychologist. (This assessment is not provided by Natama.)

What participants value most

For more than two decades, applicants have consistently told us they appreciate:

⭐ warm and respectful atmosphere
⭐ practical advice
⭐ experienced professionals
⭐ modern scientific knowledge
⭐ engaging discussions
⭐ confidence for becoming parents

Reserve your place

The next English-language compulsory preparation course begins in September 2026, and places are limited.

Whether you have already applied or are just beginning to explore adoption or foster care, we would be delighted to accompany you on your journey.

Contact us today: info@natama.cz