Starting the new school year can be a scary, exciting time for many kids. There is more to back to school than buying school supplies, meeting the teacher, and making new friends. Getting used to new teachers, new schools and different classmates can sometimes be overwhelming. Preparation is key. See: Preparing for Questions at School: Teaching your child […]
Read MoreFor adoptive families, back to school may present more than the typical challenges. The subject of family trees, baby pictures, timelines, and autobiography’s can be tricky for adopted children. Parents may have to decide who to share adoption information with, and how much information to share. Every child’s situation is different, but the most important […]
Read MoreParenting can be a challenge, especially during the pre-teen and teen years. For parents of adopted children, see the Child Welfare Information Gateway’s Fact Sheet; Parenting Your adopted Teenager “WHAT’S INSIDE: The impact of adoption on teenage development Communicating with your teenager about adoption Communicating and building relationships with birth family members Helping your teenager […]
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How do I know these people will be good parents? Because you can choose the adoptive parents, you will know that your baby has been matched with a good family. People who adopt (in legal adoptions) have to go through an extensive, exhaustive background check in order to be approved to adopt. The major portion […]
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Once you have accepted physical custody of your baby, you will have several post-placement reports to complete. Post placement reports are a required component of the Finalization process. Usually the same Social Worker who did your adoption homestudy will also do the post placement reports. She will come out to your home to check on […]
Read MoreAdoptive parents, like most parents, do not have to have perfect health to parent a child. It is possible to adopt a child if you have a current or previous medical diagnosis. Domestic adoption is usually more accepting of a medical diagnosis than international adoption. Acceptable medical diagnosis are at the discretion of the adoption […]
Read MoreIf you can’t decide on the perfect name for your baby, you can find help and inspiration at http://www.babycenter.com/baby-names-ideas . With more than forty list of themes to choose from ranging from world leaders, Star Wars, to Southern and nature, there should be something for everyone. I did think that Sigmund and Hildegard from the Scientist […]
Read MoreWhile Adoption has many benefits for you and your child, making an adoption plan for your child is not an easy choice. It is not a decision to be entered into lightly. It requires time and understanding your options. Deciding what to do about your pregnancy is one of the most important decisions you will […]
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Often there is transition time between the birth of the baby and the time that the Birthparents can sign the Execution of Consent which them allows the adoptive parents to take physical custody of the baby. When this occurs, he or she will be cared for by loving Transitional Parents. These Parents provide private in […]
Read MoreAdoption Day, sometimes called “Gotcha Day” is a day to celebrate a child’s adoption or addition to the family. This informal holiday can be the day the child joined the family or the day the adoption was finalized. It is the most celebrated adoption related event in America. Families will often exchange gifts, do special […]
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