Parenting & Family Info

A fun quiz to test your knowledge of famous adoptees.

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A large part of foster care is maintaining records and documentation. Keep track of a foster child’s behavior with this printable calendar and create your own record keeping system with a binder for each foster child and a printable calendar.

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Stories to read to your children at bedtime for a time of bonding and learning about different cultures.

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Grandparents are usually very involved in foster cases, either as support to the children and the families, or as possible resources for future placement. I try to keep that connection going by making sure that the foster children’s grandparents know what is happening with the children and by giving them simple gifts on special occasions.

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5 most common myths about how to raise a bilingual child. In international adoptions we are faced with the need to help our children maintain some sort of tie to their birth country. Helping the children acquire or maintain their second language is one way to meet this need.

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Some frequently asked questions about gay adoptions. Gay adoption myths, issues, and concerns addressed.

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Grandparents are usually very involved in foster cases, either as support to the children and the families, or as possible resources for future placement. I try to keep that connection going by making sure that the foster children’s grandparents know what is happening with the children and by giving them simple gifts on special occasions.

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Terri shares stories from her time in a group home for teens. Learn what it’s like for kids in a group home as she describes her experiences.

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Information on famous adoptive parent, Brad Pitt. Not only is he a popular film star, but a new adoptive father. What are Brad’s thoughts on parenting? What awards has Brad Pitt won? Get the scoop on this famous adoptive parent, Brad Pitt.

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Olympic athlete, Scott Hamilton was adopted as an infant. He is an Olympic gold medalist and a cancer survivor. He is someone to look up to as he has beat many odds to be where he is today. Learn more about this Olympic athlete.

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