Parent Resources

We recognize that adopting can be an adjustment for all parties involved. View our resources below about helping siblings adjust, understanding child trauma, strengthening parent and child bonds, adopting adolescents, and media use.

Understanding Childhood Trauma

Most children in foster care or in the system have experienced abuse or neglect. As a result, they may engage in maladaptive behaviors or experience developmental delays. Learn more about childhood trauma to understand how to support your child.

Adopting Adolescents

While most children are adopted as infants and children, many adoptees are also of adolescent age. Prospective adoptive parents may opt to adopt an adolescent for a variety of reasons. Learn more about the differing needs of adolescent children in comparison to adopting a young child or infant.