The “Helping Your Child Transition From Foster Care to Adoption” booklet is a valuable resource for foster carers and adopters who are supporting a child during the adoption process. Whether you are a foster carer or an adopter, you have a pivotal role in helping the child adjust to the transition to adoption. This booklet recognises that the adoption journey is ongoing, extending beyond the finalisation day. It offers practical guidance on how you can ease the child’s transition and provides insights into common issues that may arise. The booklet also provides resources and support to help you navigate this important journey.
Topics included:
- Talking With Children About the Transition to Adoption
- Tailoring the Conversation to Your Child’s Developmental Age
- Helping Children Understand and Cope
- Easing the Integration Process
- Acknowledging the Past
- Trauma, Grief, and Loss
- Racial and Cultural Identity
- Promoting Attachment
- Infants and Preschool Age Children
- Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF HELPING YOUR CHILD TRANSITION FROM FOSTER CARE TO ADOPTION BOOKLET
