Foster care and adoption in the age of COVID-19 March 20, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 20, 2020 · Last modified March 30, 2020 We’re talking with child welfare workers, collecting information from families, and working with trusted national and local organizations to bring you resources as we have them.
7 tips for getting to know a teen you are fostering or adopting March 4, 2020 by Alternative Family Services · Published March 4, 2020 · Last modified March 20, 2020 Getting to know a teenager is a journey. Being thoughtful and considerate of their life experiences and needs when communicating with them is a great first step.
“Adoption will open your heart to new adventures” February 27, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published February 27, 2020 · Last modified March 4, 2020 Shannon Pinkerton adopted children with Down syndrome and other special needs. She says: “I never saw people with disabilities as being different.”
Supporting the children in your home when adopting February 13, 2020 by Kris Kittle, PhD, and Kelly Reed, PhD, LPC-S · Published February 13, 2020 · Last modified March 2, 2020 Expert tips for maintaining stability in the midst of transition and helping all members of your family bond and find a new normal.
A TV appearance leads to an adoption January 23, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published January 23, 2020 · Last modified February 13, 2020 A Georgia family adopts their son days before his 18th birthday.
How to help an older child or teen adjust to your home January 16, 2020 by Kris Kittle, PhD, and Kelly Reed, PhD, LPC-S · Published January 16, 2020 · Last modified January 27, 2020 In this guest post, two child welfare experts offer nine tips for smoothing a child’s transition into your family.
