Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! In the process of adoption, the home study is a pivotal step. It’s a thorough assessment that ensures that prospective adoptive families are well-equipped and suitable to provide a loving and nurturing environment for a...
Imagine embarking on the journey of adoption, a path filled with twists and turns like a winding road through a dense forest. Along this path, one of the crucial aspects that can help navigate the complexities is the establishment of clear communication agreements....
You may wonder, ‘Why do I need a template for a post-adoption contact agreement?’ A comprehensive and well-thought-out agreement is crucial for establishing clear expectations and ensuring the best interests of all parties involved. Utilizing a template...
Are you a birth parent who wants to maintain a meaningful relationship with your child after adoption? The journey doesn’t end once the adoption is finalized; it’s just the beginning of a new chapter. But how can you navigate this new territory and ensure...
Have you ever wondered how to make post-adoption visitation more effective and meaningful for everyone? This guide explores practical strategies and techniques to ensure enjoyable post-adoption visitations contribute to the child’s overall well-being and...
Imagine a garden full of blooming flowers, each one unique and vibrant. Like those flowers, the relationships in post-adoption scenarios require careful nurturing and tending. Setting healthy boundaries is an essential aspect of this process, ensuring a harmonious and...
There are so many needs in the world, and it’s a remarkable thing when fulfilling one need can help provide for another need. JT Olson knows all about this, as the founder and president of the Nashville-based nonprofit Both Hands that helps families by fundraising for...
School is about to be on break, so you know what that means – lots of excess energy! With summer fast approaching and vacation planning starting for those who can, that doesn’t mean that summer learning can’t happen too. They are lots of fun ways to...
Imagine adoptee identity as a puzzle, with each piece representing a different aspect of who they are. Now, consider post-adoption contact as the missing piece that completes the picture. It significantly shapes your identity, impacting your sense of self, belonging,...
By some stroke of fate, you find yourself navigating the world of post-adoption meetups with your newly adopted child. As you embark on this journey, you quickly realize that these meetups can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. How do you ensure that these...