Toddlers, older children, and even adults can be adopted. Find resources and information about various ages and stages.
Suggestions from adoptive parent Susan M. Ward to help during the adjustment period after coming home with your older child. For prospective parents, ideas on how to prepare.... [more]
The steps to adopting a waiting child in the U.S. foster care system are similar to those in private agency and independent adoption, with some important differences. Here's what you need to know.... [more]
This excellent journal of an independent Ukraine adoption follows AngelaW's journey from before her departure through to post-adoption updates.... [more]
Realistic expectations and education are key factors in understanding the issues an older child may bring to your family. Here's what you need to know.... [more]
Special thanks to Michael Trout of The Infant-Parent Institute for allowing us to reprint the script of his video. What would even the youngest children tell us if they could? Perhaps these are their words.... [more]
Naming your child can be a difficult decision to make for any parent. When you are considering a name for a child you are adopting who already comes with a name, either given to the child by his or her birthparent(s) or by someone in an orphanage, the decision can become more difficult, often involving unfamiliar people and cultures.... [more]
Child psychologist Dr. Christopher Alexander offers insight into the needs and concerns of adopted children, including family interaction, child development, and anger.... [more]
Adopting A Toddler
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