I especially like all the video clips in Ain't Misbehavin' that give concrete examples of discipline vs. punishment and strategies that parents can use. The interactivity of the course is very engaging.
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Who May Adopt, Be Adopted, or Place a Child for Adoption?
All states have their own laws regarding adoption. This helpful article from the Child Welfare Information Gateway provides clear concise information on eligibility.
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"How to Lobby Your Employer for Adoption Benefits"
(from Adoptive Families Magazine)
For many prospective adoptive parents, lack of employee adoption benefits can put adoption financially out of reach.
This article provides helpful strategies and tools to help adoptive families begin a discussion with their employer about adoption benefits.
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There are more than 2 million adopted children living in the United States.
(US Census 2000)
courses for prospective adoptive parents
As you prepare to adopt a child, there are many things to think about and decisions to be made. You will need to decide between domestic adoption and international adoption. If you’re interested in international adoption, you will need to determine which country best suits your needs. If you decide to adopt from within the United States, you will need to determine if you want to adopt a newborn or an older child and whether to work with a private agency or foster care. Then there is open adoption to consider. We understand that these initial questions can be overwhelming and are here to help.
The goal of Adoption Learning Partners is to complement the adoption information and resources provided by your adoption agency. Our online courses will help you make informed decisions and prepare you for the exciting journey ahead.
The following courses are specifically designed to help prepare prospective adoptive parents:
- The Journey of Attachment
- Conspicuous Families: Race, Culture, and Adoption
- Medical Issues in International Adoption
- Let's Talk Adoption: A Lifetime of Family Conversations
- Finding the Missing Pieces: Helping Adopted Children Deal with Grief and Loss
- Adopting the Older Child
- Lifebooks
- Becoming Your Child's Best Advocate
- Adoption Tax Credit
- Foster Family to Forever Family
- Maintaining Connections
- With Eyes Wide Open: A Preparation Guide to International Adoption
- An Overview of the China Adoption Process
- China: Her Land & People, History, and Philosophies
- China: Language, Festivals, and Traditions
- Creating an Adoption Profile that Works: Express Yourself and Connect with Birthparents