The adoption process can be a beautiful and seamless experience with the right tools and resources. Depending on which route you choose, be it through an attorney, agency, or facilitator, there are precautions every adoptive parent should take in order to ensure they’re receiving ethical and quality services. If you’re opting for a more hands-on …Read More about 3 Questions You Should Ask Your Adoption Attorney
Archives for September 2016
Adoption Through Various Routes: Attorney, Agency, and Facilitator
Even once you’ve made the decision to adopt, there are still many choices to be made and different ways to go about the process. Some prospective adoptive parents may only want to adopt an infant, while others may be more open to adopting toddlers or older children through the foster care system. Some parents welcome …Read More about Adoption Through Various Routes: Attorney, Agency, and Facilitator
Understanding the Process of Attachment
Understanding the process of attachment and how to promote attachment as a parent are very important concepts for adoptive parents to understand. Attachment is the emotional bond between a child and his/her parents through a consistent sequence of affectionate interaction. Establishing a secure attachment or bond is very important for the child’s psychological health and …Read More about Understanding the Process of Attachment
Preparing Your Adopted Child for Questions About Adoption
Talking to your child about their adoption can elicit different emotions from adoptive parents. Some may be excited to share the story of love, while other adoptive parents may be nervous about answering the questions that may follow. But no matter how or what information you choose to share with your adopted child, it is …Read More about Preparing Your Adopted Child for Questions About Adoption
Modern Domestic Adoptions, What is a Normal Case…
At first glance, adoption may seem like a complicated and overwhelming process. Not only are there domestic, international and foster care options, but there are different processes for adopting infants versus older children. Prospective adoptive parents can often be hesitant to adopt domestically based on the preconceived notions that it is too complex or difficult. …Read More about Modern Domestic Adoptions, What is a Normal Case…