What is it Really Like to Raise a Child with FASD?When a woman drinks alcohol during pregnancy, even during the first few weeks or months when she may not even know she’s pregnant, this can lead to many complications, including stillbirth, miscarriage, birth defects, or one of many developmental conditions known as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, or FASDs.
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Domestic infant adoption is when a birth mother voluntarily and permanently places an infant with an adoptive family. Methods to do this include through an adoption agency or independently. Adoptive families must consider and evaluate the risk factors involved in domestic infant adoption before committing to the process to ensure the safety and well being of both the infant and adoptive family involved. This article will highlight the common risk factors when adopting a baby in the US and answer how adoptive parents can evaluate these risks when considering an adoption match.
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Adopting with a child already in the home is a different process from a first-child adoption, so you need to be sure you’re considering the children already living with you for the big step of expanding the family and adding a sibling. In this article, we’ll discuss parenting tips for helping siblings when adopting a new child.
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The idea of the two-parent family has long been ubiquitous in society, but many successful single-parent families have helped to show that there is no formula for what makes a healthy and happy family. No one family looks the same, and as a single person ready to start your own, adoption may be the perfect course of action.
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When trying to plan your adoption, you may feel overwhelmed and confused — which is okay. But there are resources out there that seek to help adoptive parents navigate the world of adoption, and many parents may find their help useful. One of those resources is the adoption facilitator. Whether or not an adoption facilitator is right for you is an important question, and we are here to help you find an answer! But first, let’s cover what adoption facilitators do.
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Plenty of people of all walks of life choose to adopt children every year. Whether they adopt at birth or a young child, whether they choose to have solely adopted children or biological children too, these families have shown that adoption is a meaningful and rewarding way to start or expand a family. Many celebrities have chosen to adopt children, and we’ve compiled this list to share their experiences and journeys for those of you who want to learn more about the incredible world of adoption.
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Are you considering adopting a second child? The most important thing to know is that there are no special rules or regulations when it comes to adopting and parenting your second child, though of course you benefit from having been through the adoption process before. Besides that point, there are a few other helpful things to know about adopting another child:
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Whether you are considering adoption or are just beginning the process, it’s completely natural to wonder how long the process will take. You’re so eager to grow your family and it can be frustrating wondering how long you may have to wait. To that end, it can bring you peace of mind to know a little bit more about the adoption process and how long it can take.
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The part of the adoption process that may seem the most daunting for some is the home study. Many feel put off by the idea of a stranger coming into their home and assessing your ability to successfully raise a child. The home study is actually a bit different from what most people think, but it is completely normal to feel a little intimidated. Let’s go over what exactly the process entails, so you can know what to expect:
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One of the biggest hurdles facing those interested in adoption is learning the complicated adoption system. The process is this way for the protection of children, but may be so arduous as to be discouraging to those attempting to navigate it. There are many steps including selecting an agency, completing a family assessment, and searching for a child, with lots of waiting in between. Before all of this, though, you need to decide what type of adoption you want to proceed with.
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