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 Adoption
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Becoming a family
Tips to help you and your adopted child bond as a family
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Adoption: What helps and what doesn't
How to avoid words that hurt and choose words that heal
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Coping with adoption stress
Controlling your emotions to bring healing to your child
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Preparing for adoption
Tips that will spare you from confusion and disappointment
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Navigating the adoption process
A brief look at the procedural steps in adoption, from start to finish
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The benefits of adoption training
Even 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
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Adoption success for the long haul
Don’t be discouraged by short-term setbacks; the larger reward still lies ahead
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Traits of successful adoptive families
Faith and perseverance will help you through the less-than-perfect days
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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