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Friends & Family

Everyone's celebrating - the child you've all been waiting for is home! Just as you've supported the adoptive parents through their long wait, you'll want to do all you can to help them bond with their child. Here's what the new family needs from you right now; some of their needs may surprise you!

Dos and don'ts for family and friends

Here’s how to support the couple you love, once their adoptive child arrives

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Wrapping around adoptive families

How to provide support to those called to adopt

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And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.

Matthew 18:5

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Waiting to Belong started as a movement to help the more than 30,000 kids in Canada who are waiting to be adopted. Our goal is to see as many waiting kids as possible be placed into loving, forever families. We work to shape realistic perceptions of adoption and to encourage the body of Christ to come alongside adoptive families in practical, loving ways.

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