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Did You Know?
Open adoption is a general term that refers to contact between birth and adoptive families. Most domestic infant adoptions today encompass some degree of openness. In several states, open adoption relationships are defined and agreed upon in a legally binding contract. In other states, however, the agreement is an informal one between the parties involved, without the legal underpinnings. Ask your agency or adoption resource which laws will apply to you.
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| Purchase Amount | Discount |
| $100-$149 | 10% |
| $150-$199 | 15% |
| $200+ | 20% |
| We offer volume discounts if you purchase more than $100 in a single transaction. Previous purchases cannot be considered. | |
Let's Talk Adoption
Talking about adoption can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Perhaps it's hard for you because you don't know what to say, or because you're afraid you'll say the wrong thing and hurt your child. Talking about adoption should not be a one-time conversation. This course gives you the tools you need to make talking about adoption part of your family's everyday life.
- Understand why talking about adoption is important to you, your child and your family
- Identify, understand and manage your personal barriers to discussing adoption
- Recognize how your child's understanding of adoption changes as he grows and develops: infancy, preschool, school aged, early teens and late teens
- How to make adoption a regular topic of conversation for your family without "overdoing it"
- Learn strategies to respond to questions as they arise
This product is part of the following packages:
- Domestic Infant Adoption Package - 6 Credit Hours
This package will help prospective adoptive parents create a profile, understand open adoption and discuss adoption with their children. 14% discount when purchased as a package!
- Supplemental Russia Package - 18 Hours
The courses and webinars in this package align with the overall training requirements for Russian adoption if taken in conjunction with live training specified by your agency. However, region requirements may differ and you should check with your agency before purchasing. This package provides detailed, honest and practical information on preparing to adopt a child internationally and living as an adoptive family.
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Can We Talk? When Kids Start Asking About Adoption
In the car...in the kitchen...at bedtime...it can happen when you least expect it - your child asks you a question about adoption and you don’t know how to answer it. Join us for a webinar featuring Pat Irwin Johnston, author and adoptive parent, as she discusses common questions kids ask, how to share tough stuff and answering questions with limited information.
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By using - and teaching others about - positive adoptive language, adoptive families help tear down adoption misconceptions. This article helps families understand which phrases and words are the most positive and why.
