Preparing for Adoption
Matching a child to an adoptive family requires careful and thorough deliberation. As a result, adoption is usually a multi-stage journey. Here you'll find a summary of the different steps in the process. In the initial information-gathering phase, you'll be required to participate in adoption training. These sessions will help you determine if adoption is right for you, and prepare you for the journey ahead.
Preparing for adoptionTips that will spare you from confusion and disappointment |
Adoption: What helps and what doesn'tHow to avoid words that hurt and choose words that heal |
Navigating the adoption processA brief look at the procedural steps in adoption, from start to finish |
The benefits of adoption trainingEven long-time parents need new skills to effectively parent adopted children |
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A network of support for adoptive families
A sense of humour, patience and reliance on God and others will help your family bond
Journeys take on different dimensions when we are accompanied by others. Adoptive parents who develop informal networks of consistent and positive... Read more
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Adoption success for the long haul
Don’t be discouraged by short-term setbacks; the larger reward lies ahead
As an adoptive parent, always have faith that you are doing the right thing. You may have to make choices that are best for your child in the face of... Read more
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Traits of successful adoptive families
Faith and perseverance will help you through the less-than-perfect days
The adoption journey is resplendent with unforeseen detours, mountaintop experiences, formidable challenges – and magnificent views of God's grace... Read more
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Becoming a family
Tips to help you and your adopted child bond as a family
For most of us, being part of a family is something we seldom reflect on. Our role in our family is so familiar and comfortable that we take many... Read more
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Building a support system
Don't try to go it alone as adoptive parents - you'll need a team to cheer you on
As you pursue adoption, you may find that not everyone in your relationship circles supports or even understands your decisions.People often harbour... Read more
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How to prepare for your home assessment
De-mystifying one of the most important steps in the adoption process
For families considering adopting a child, one of the most intimidating aspects of the adoption process is the home assessment. Some apprehension is... Read more
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Coping with adoption stress
Controlling your emotions to bring healing to your child
It is through the expression, processing and understanding of our own fears that we can calm our stress. Both parents and children experience stress... Read more
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The post-placement journey
An eye-opening discussion that will help you prepare to raise an adopted child
The Christian Alliance for Orphans has been holding a series of helpful webinars offering support to churches who want to make an impact in the lives... Read more
And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.
Matthew 18:5
What's new
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"The Connected Child"
a workshop with Dr. Karyn Purvis
May 8 -
Meeting our daughter’s birth mother
How adoptive families can navigate this relationship
April 30
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