An article on vaccinations and disease for parents adopting internationally. It gives recommendations and information for pre-adoption procedures, overseas medical examination processes, vaccinations, finding a medical provider in the US, Class A conditions, and the waiver process.
An article about the differences between convention requirements (which normally have an Article 16 requirement) and non-convention requirements. It also explains the expectations for accredited adoption service providers and the visa requirements for a medical examination.
An article explaining what parents need to know regarding special needs adoption. It clarifies special needs adoption, the medical conditions checklist, file reviews, setting up a support system, navigating the healthcare system, and more.
An article covering general preparation advice for parents adopting a child with special needs. It discusses adoption of children with special needs, getting ready for adoption, choosing an adoption agency, the outline of the adoption process, and features other relevant resources.
This article by an adoptive mother discusses the considerations that go into the preference checklist adoptive parents must complete. She offers advice about how to work through the checklist with a spouse and not feel overwhelmed when completing it.
This article discusses considerations for prospective parents when adopting a child with special needs or disabilities. It explains how to understanding children with special needs, pre-adoption considerations, choosing an adoption agency, and more.
This article explains why foster care and adoption training are required. It discusses pre-service training, foster parent in-service training, post-adoption training, kinship-specific training, and more. The author also provides general advice about learning how to parent.
An article on preparing for adoption by Ashley Yeager — a family therapist and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner. She offers five pieces of advice for prospective adoptive parents. Her advice is particularly focused on adoption from China.
This article discusses the role that family therapy plays in adoptive families’ lives. It explains why therapy is important and encourages readers to choose a therapist that’s right for their needs.
This article provides an introduction to family therapy. It offers advice about what qualities to look for in a therapist, therapy sessions, and how to make the best of it.
