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Adoption Options: Where Do I Start ?

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The prospect of adopting a child can be both exciting and overwhelming. There are many different types of adoption and choices to be made in pursuing an adoption. This factsheet is an introduction to the many pathways to building a family through adoption. It provides a basic understanding of the different types of adoption and… [read more]

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Adoptive Parent Handbook

AdoptiveParent Handbook

The decision to adopt a child and fully accept that child as your own is not often made with ease. There is a lot to consider before you make such a commitment. This handbook will provide you with important information regarding general characteristics of available children, who can adopt and a step by step guide… [read more]

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Affirming and Supporting LGBTQ Children and Youth in Child Welfare

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Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?

Are You Pregnant

Are you pregnant and thinking about placing your baby for adoption? Being well-informed may help you feel better about whatever decision you make—whether it is to place your child for adoption or to parent your child yourself. This factsheet provides information about adoption, presents questions to consider, and points to resources that may help you… [read more]

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Be a Foster or Adoptive Parent

Be a Foster or Adoptive Parent

Right now, there are thousands of New Jersey children who need the warmth and guidance of a family. Many parents are welcoming these children into their homes to provide safety, stability and love. These wonderful people are New Jersey’s foster and adoptive families.

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Beyond the Golden Rule

Beyond the Golden Rule

Whether you are the parent of a 3-year-old who is curious about why a friend’s skin is brown, the parent of a 9-year-old who has been called a slur because of his religion, or the parent of a 15-year-old who snubs those outside of her social clique at school, this book is designed to help… [read more]

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Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

Our 2nd report (in collaboration with the Fostering Youth Success Alliance) detailing the issue of foster youth and higher education in New York, this document presents the specific components of an initiative to directly address the major challenges that stand in the way of foster youth succeeding in college.

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Child Welfare Financing 101

Child Welfare Financing 101

This report explores the basics of funding for child welfare services with descriptions of the various funding streams that agencies can use to serve children and families. Child welfare funding is a mix of federal, state, and local dollars, with the exact proportions varying from state to state and county to county. Published by: North… [read more]

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Child Welfare Terms

Child Welfare Terms

Many child welfare terms are subject to interpretation. The Glossary identifies commonly held definitions for terms that can be found on the Child Welfare Information Gateway website. It defines common acronyms and includes links to information on major Federal legislation and related child welfare terms. The Glossary will be updated as new terminology emerges in… [read more]

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Costs of Adopting

Costs of Adopting

Prospective adoptive parents may be concerned about the costs of adopting a child and their ability to meet those costs. Becoming a parent is rarely free of expenses—pregnancy and childbirth can be expensive and even more so without adequate insurance—and adoptive parents may be faced with initial costs that seem challenging. However, with planning and… [read more]

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