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Post-Adoption Resource
Centers
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 challenges, sometimes
simultaneously. Although all families can benefit from special services to
help them through difficult times, families formed through adoption have some
unique challenges that can be assisted through the post-adoption resource
centers.
Post adoption services can include:
- Toll-free phone line offering a supportive ear and information &
referrals, as needed
- Referrals for families, individuals and professionals to connect with
community support services
- Connection to support groups focusing on the issues of adoption
- Educational training opportunities for adoptive and foster parents and
professionals
- Conferences and Retreats focusing on preparing and enhancing knowledge
to better work with adoptive and foster children as well as opportunities
to network with others touched by adoption and foster care.
- Adoption Celebrations- family fun events to bring adoptive families together
- A lending library with resources including books, video and audio materials,
as well as articles and curricula.
- Website with post adoption links and resources
- Newsletter featuring post adoption articles, information and calendar
of events
Click on an area on the map for more information on that region's PARC.
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