Preparation for Adoption
Preparation for Adoption
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Adoption is a life-long journey. It requires ongoing, honest self-reflection and self-evaluation all throughout, from preparation to long after your child comes home.
Seeing the Bigger Picture in Adoption
The complex and bittersweet journey of adoption for birth families, adoptees and adoptive families
It’s important for families to consider their infertility journey and recognize their need to grieve
Did Your Family Include a Reluctant Spouse and Extended Family Members?
Recognize that in there will be moments extended families and spouses can be at a different place in their readiness for adoption
Should We Keep or Change our Child’s Name?
Adoptees and adoptive families share some of their thoughts
Preparing Your Child at Home
Preparing Your Child for a Sibling
Tips on what to be aware of as you include and reassure your child already in the home for a new sibling
Preparing Siblings for an Older Child Adoption
Tips to involve the whole family in the adoption process and the feelings that come with that
When the New Brother or Sister is Not a Baby
Tips and “Family Talk” prompts to begin talking and preparing your child for a new sibling
How Did You Prepare Your First Child for a Sibling?
Adoptive families share how they prepared their children across different age ranges for a sibling
Second Adoption
Making the Decision to Grow Your Family through Adoption
Some unique factors to consider and questions to reflect on when you decide to adopt the second time