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Parenting Your Adoptive Child: Birth to Adulthood

Information on parenting adopted children at different ages. Issues Common to Adopted Children Common issues faced by adopted children, including those who are members of a sibling group, those adopted as older children, and those who are members of minority groups. Infants Adoption information and resources related to infants. Preschool Children Adoption information, reading lists, and other resources related to preschool-aged children. Elementary-School Children Adoption information, reading lists, and other resources related to elementary-school children. Middle-School Junior High Youth Adoption information, reading lists, and other resources related to middle-school youth. High-School Youth Adoption information, reading lists, and other resources for high-school children. College-Aged Young Adults Adoption information, reading lists, scholarships for former foster youth, and other resources related to college-aged young adults.

After Adoption: The Need for Services Explains the range of post-adoption services available to families. Explaining Adoption to your Children, Family and Friends Tips on communicating about adoption. The Value of Adoptive Parent Groups Prospective adoptive parents and adoptive parents attest to the wide range of benefits of these groups.

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