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Use our state adoption and foster care information pages to find local parent support groups and other resources in your state. Parents who have fostered and adopted share their motivations, doubts, and lessons learned in this AdoptUSKids video.
As an adoptive parent, you will need to prepare yourself to help your child work through past trauma and loss. It’s important to learn about the emotional needs of children who have experienced foster care, as well as the specific needs of your child.
Every adopted child is unique and has the potential to flourish in a loving home. However, because of the nature of adoption, there are several potential challenges that many adoptive parents...
AdoptUSKids is a national project that supports child welfare systems and connects children in foster care with families. Read more. Find out about adoption from foster care. Learn more. Teens need families—findout why. State-specific adoption information. Talk to a specialist. 39,514.
What are adoptive parents and families like? How has that changed over time? What can we learn from their experiences in the process and as adoptive parents? In the largest national survey of adoptive parents to date, NCFA answers these and many other key questions.
You can call 1-800-ADOPTION at any time to speak with an adoption specialist - whether you have questions about one of our adoption online profiles, want help sorting through adopting parents' profiles or simply want more information about adoption in general. In addition to the online adoptive parent profiles below, you can also view hard-copy ...
A note for single, unmarried, and LGBTQ prospective adoptive parents. Know your reasons for adopting — and accept your limits. Before embarking on an adoption process, you should be clear...
This bulletin provides caseworkers with information and resources about the importance of preparing adoptive parents as well as how they can help prepare them for this journey. Information in this bulletin also may be pertinent for working with families formed through other types of permanency, such as guardianship.
Many adoption professionals will encourage you to view prospective adoptive parent (PAP) profiles as a first step in considering private adoption. This can be too early for you if you’re still weighing your options or searching for information.
Adoption is a process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another, usually a child, from that person's biological or legal parent or parents. Legal adoptions permanently transfer all rights and responsibilities, along with filiation, from the biological parents to the adoptive parents.