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Finding and Using Postadoption Services
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Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
Year Published: 2012 |
Adoptive families often need support and services after adoption to help them deal with a wide range of issues. This factsheet describes some of the postadoption issues that may arise and how the needs of adopted children and youth change according to their age and developmental stage. Information is provided on the different types of postadoption services available and on how and where families can obtain services. The factsheet also explains what parents can do if quality postadoption services are not readily available to them and includes a list of additional resources.
Table of Contents IntroductionPostadoption Issues That Adoptive Families Often Encounter Changing Needs for Support at Different Ages and Developmental Stages Types of Postadoption Services Organizations That Provide Services Finding Postadoption Services Paying for Postadoption Services Advocating for Postadoption Services Conclusion Additional Resources |
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Acknowledgment(s): The original (2006) version of this factsheet was developed by Child Welfare Information Gateway, in partnership with Susan Frievalds. This update is made possible by the Children's Bureau, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The conclusions discussed here are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the official views or policies of the funding agency, nor does the funding agency endorse the products or organizations mentioned in this factsheet.
Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2012). Finding and using postadoption services. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.
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