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Adoption Assistance for Children Adopted From Foster Care

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Adoption Awareness in School Assignments

Adoption Awarness in School Assignments

Several common school assignments can make foster and adoptive children feel left out, uncomfortable, sad, and hurt. Projects like the ‘Family Tree’, ‘Bring-a-Baby Picture’ and ‘Trace Your Genetic Traits’ can be particularly difficult for students adopted at older ages; however, children adopted as infants and those living in foster care may also lack the information… [read more]

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Adoption Basics for Educators: How Adoption Impacts Children & How Educators Can Help

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This booklet was developed to provide educators with basic information about adoption-related issues and the effect these issues might have on students, as well as suggestions on how educators can assist and advocate for students who are adopted. Published by: Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association 6864 NE 14 Street, Suite 5 Ankeny, Iowa 50021… [read more]

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Adoption by the numbers 2019-2020

NCFA

This National Council For Adoption (NCFA) research report presents data on the number of adoptions in the United States in 2019 and 2020. Data on the number of private domestic adoptions, intercountry adoptions, and adoptions from foster care are compiled in aggregate as well as at the state level, thus providing an estimate of the… [read more]

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Adoption by the Numbers 2021 & 2022

Adoption by the numbers
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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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Adoptions by the Numbers 2025

Adoption by the number 2025
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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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An-Enhanced-Family-Crisis-Handbook-A-Behavioral-Health-and-Wellness-Toolkit-2024

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The purpose of this expanded version of the Toolkit is to empower individuals with disabilities and their family and professional caregivers by providing information to more effectively advocate for persons with complex severe behavioral health conditions (which we formerly referred to as “dual diagnosis”) for treatments, supports, services and the conditions that promote mental wellness…. [read more]

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