Challenges Faced by Children in Foster Care
Children who enter foster care face unique and profound challenges that significantly impact their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Recognizing these challenges is essential for caregivers, educators, and social workers who aim to provide supportive, nurturing environments for foster children. Understanding the root causes and manifestations of these difficulties can help foster resilience and facilitate […]
Things to Consider When Traveling as a Transracial Family
My husband and I have always traveled frequently and when we adopted my daughter, I was in the process of traveling to do dissertation research in another country for my PhD. I knew we would travel with her a lot, but I was naive enough to think that it would be easy all the […]
Adoption and Social Media: Navigating Privacy and Sharing
When you first bring home your child post placement, you’re going to want to post about him or her right away on your social media accounts. This article explains the psychology for posting noting “when someone likes, shares, or comments on our posts, it acts as a form of social validation, making us feel acknowledged […]
Choosing the Right Adoption Professional in Wisconsin
Knowing what to do when you start the adoption process is hard. (I spoke to two law firms and two agencies and I still didn’t know what was best until I sat down and weighed each option.) Finding these people isn’t easy and knowing who to trust and what will be best for you isn’t […]
Preparing for Transitions: From Foster Care to Adoption
It is the hope of many that foster care would turn into a permanent placement. Though this happens for many people, it’s still important to remember that the goal of foster care is typically to provide a temporary home before reunification. However, we know this is not always the case, and should you be […]
Preparing for Transitions: From Foster Care to Adoption
It is the hope of many that foster care would turn into a permanent placement. Though this happens for many people, it’s still important to remember that the goal of foster care is typically to provide a temporary home before reunification. However, we know this is not always the case, and should you be […]
Adoption Grants and Scholarships
Deciding to build your family through adoption often has been preceded by other challenges such as a struggle to conceive, the expense of infertility treatments, and in some cases, this was your first choice to become a parent. Whatever the situation may be, the reality is that adoption can be costly. However, there are opportunities and resources available to those willing to go through the processes.
How Do I Find Adoptive Parents for My Child?
If you are seeking to create an adoption plan for your child, you likely have many questions and are seeking guidance and support. Adoption Choice, Inc. can walk you through the process, but if you’re just beginning your research, this article is a great place to start. I’m Undecided About What to Do […]
Wisconsin’s Unique Adoption Law Explained
Each state has unique laws surrounding adoption. This is why it is imperative that you do research about adoption in your state when you are starting the process because someone else’s experience won’t be the same as yours, particularly if they are adopting outside of Wisconsin. Be sure to reach out to an adoption […]
Adoption Choice vs. National Agencies: Building Community for Adoptive Families
Adoption Choice vs. National Agencies: Building Community for Adoptive Families Creating an adoption plan for both those seeking to be parents and those making an adoption plan for their child is hard, but agencies like Adoption Choice, Inc. make it easier, help build community, and can support your needs as you navigate this trying […]