Family Life

Adoption & Foster Care

Each year, many children join families through adoption and foster care. These families may face unique challenges. The acceptance of the differences between families formed through birth and those formed through adoption and foster care is essential in promoting positive emotional growth within the family.

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Foster & Adopted Children with FASDs

A greater number of children in foster care and adoption systems, particularly international adoptions, are known to have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs).

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Adoptive Families: Recognizing Differences
Aging Out of Foster Care
Back to Sleep for Babies in Foster Care: Every Time, with Every Caregiver
Becoming a Foster Parent: FAQs
Foster & Adopted Children with FASDs
Foster Parenting
Foster or Adopted Children Who Have Been Sexually Abused
Helping Children in Foster Care Successfully Transition into Child Care
Induced Lactation: Breastfeeding for Adoptive Parents
Internationally Adopted Children: Important Information for Parents
Let's Talk About Adoption
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding Your Child's Needs
Questions About Biological Parents
Requirements for Health Screenings in Foster Care
Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Foster Care
Talking to Your Teen About Being Adopted
Thinking About Adoption: FAQs
Tips for Helping Children and Teens Before and After Visitation
Welcoming a Child or Teen into Foster Care
When to Tell Your Child About Adoption