Beyond Placement: Family Adjustment to Foster Care Adoption

THE CENTER FOR ADOPTION SUPPORT AND EDUCATION - C.A.S.E. WEBINAR!

ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR PRE AND POST ADOPTIVE PARENTS!

After an adoption is finalized, it is not uncommon for both adoptive parents and their children to experience a period of adjustment as they transition to the changes that occur with finalization: the absence of previously ever-present professionals, changes in the schedule of birth family visitation, changes in family dynamics, etc. Families may experience challenges around their child's reworking issues related to loss and grief of birth family ties. Some families may struggle with how to fulfill the obligations of their open adoption agreement. This webinar will help parents understand and successfully navigate through these concerns.

Online Registration is now open!
Beyond Placement: Family Adjustment to Foster Care Adoption
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
9:00p.m - 10:30p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)
Fee: $25

To register for this training click here.

How trauma affects a child's development

This is an excellent interview with the co-author of "The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog: What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love and Healing". In this interview, Bruce Perry talks about a variety of topics regarding children who have experienced trauma. You can listen to the interview here.

The Stages of Waiting

Here is an article from an adoptive parent about the waiting process that is involved with adoption. Whether you are adopting domestically, internationally, privately...there is still WAITING! Here is one parent's journey through the roller coaster emotions involved in this wait. Check it out here.

Adoption Orientation in Dothan

You can change the life of an Alabama child!!!
This orientation is for those of you who would like to gain more information regarding adoption and also for those of you who are ready to begin the process. You are welcome to stay afterwards and ask specific questions and take a look at pictures/biographies of some of the Alabama children who are free for adoption and currently awaiting forever families.

Open your heart & home

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You are cordially invited to the
Adoption Orientation

Monday, March 8, 2010
Ridgecrest Baptist Church
Recreation Fitness Center
1231 Fortner Street, Dothan, AL
6:00pm-8:00pm

Contact Lisa Williams at 334-673-0008 or lwilliams@casapac.org for more information.
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Currently, there are more than 300 children in foster care in Alabama who are awaiting a loving and caring adoptive home. Many have never felt the warmth and joy that comes from a forever family. Most have been placed in agency custody due to parental neglect or physical abuse. The good news is that the lives of these children can be brightened forever by just one person - YOU!

APAC is a collaborative effort between Children’s Aid Society and the Department of Human Resources to provide education and support to Alabama's adoptive families.

Reassuring Our Children

Current events can trigger hidden fears and emotions that young adoptees have about birthparents or their place in their family. If your child seems worried and confused about current events, or even if she hasn't yet expressed concern, this article discusses ways that parents can help their children regain a sense of security. Check it out here.

7 Core Issues in Adoption

Here is a great handout that briefly summarizes the major issues that the adoption triad faces throughout their lifespan. Check it out here!

Adoption Orientation in Montgomery

You can change the life of an Alabama child

This orientation is for those of you who would like to gain more information regarding adoption and also for those of you who are ready to begin the process. You are welcome to stay afterwards and ask specific questions and take a look at pictures/biographies of some of the Alabama children who are free for adoption and currently awaiting forever families.
Open your heart & home

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You are cordially invited to the
Adoption Orientation
Monday, February 8, 2010

First Assembly of God
135 Bell Road, Montgomery AL 36117
6:00pm-8:00pm

Contact Jill Sexton @ 334-409-9477 or jsexton@casapac.org
for more information

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Currently, there are more than 270 children in foster care in Alabama who are awaiting a loving and caring adoptive home. Many have never felt the warmth and joy that comes from a forever family. Most have been placed in agency custody due to parental neglect or physical abuse. The good news is that the lives of these children can be brightened forever by just one person - YOU!


APAC is a collaborative effort between Children’s Aid Society
and the Department of Human Resources
to provide education and support to Alabama's adoptive families.

Parenting Your Adopted School-Age Child

This article is in the same format as the article on "Parenting Your Adopted Teen" except it is all about parenting children ages 6-12. The article discusses typical developmental tasks of children in this age group and how adoption can impact these developmental tasks. Check it out here!

Parenting Your Adopted Teen

Parenting is hard...parenting teens is harder...parenting teens who have been adopted adds another layer of confusion for adoptive parents. This is a great article with information on how your teen is developing and the impact of adoption, how to communicate with your teen, how to discipline, how to prepare your teen for adulthood and so much more. If you are a parent of an adopted teenager, or if you ever will have a teenager :) check it out here!

Orphans in Haiti

I have heard a lot of talk about adopting from Haiti since the earthquake. There is a lot of confusion in the general population about international adoptions anyway, so there is GREAT confusion now when the media is showing pictures of so many orphans. People want to help out and are confused about the best way to do so. This article does a great job explaining exactly what is going on with the orphans in Haiti and discusses the best way to help them. Check it out here.