Adoption is a wonderful way to build a family. Families formed through adoption are different from families formed by birth.
The differences are neither fully positive nor fully negative, but they can add richness and c
hallenges, sometimes simultaneously. Although all families can benefit from special services to help them through difficult times, families formed through adoption have some unique tasks at predictable times in the family life cycle.
Post-adoption services are designed to help adoptive families master challenges they may encounter as children grow.
Post-adoption services include many choices for families, such as:
- Information about educational, recreational or support group programs
- Referral to mental health professionals who are specially trained to work with adoptive families
- Training in parenting techniques
- A listening ear at a critical time
- Mentor families to act as a resource to adoptive families
Post-adoption services also include specialized training for professionals who work in the adoption field, so they are better equipped to meet the needs of adoptive families.
To learn more about the post-adoption services we offer, please visit our Post-Adoption Services page.