Before, during, and after the formation of our extended and blended families, we have ongoing needs for support and education. Find help locating these resources.
If you've got a question about a word or term, here are definitions of terms commonly used in connection with adoption and foster care, for quick reference.
Support groups, on and offline, for all connected to adoption including grandparents, spouses and partners of triad members, and others.
Online education resources for those seeking to adopt or foster, adoptive and foster parents, searchers, and adoption professionals includes formal online training and courses, as well as resources for offline education.
Foster parent organizations and support groups provide community, a place to share experiences, participate in advocacy efforts, and keep up with new laws and trends.
Post-adoption support, education, counseling, treatment, and remedial services for all members of the adoption community, for occasional or on-going needs.
Assistance with documentation, agency background, and access to others with similar experience for information and guidance. (See individual country resources for support groups.)