Members of FAC work regularly with birth parents. This interaction may take one of several forms. Birth parents might seek assistance with an adoptive placement from a member who is a placing entity. Other birth parents may seek legal representation from an FAC member for advice in a placement situation. Birth parents may need counseling or social support services from counselors or social workers who are FAC members.
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I’ve Got A Secret! – Belatedly Telling A Child They’re Adopted
For parents, having “the talk” with their child is a challenge that is often put off because it is an awkward topic. Adoptive parents have an even more daunting task. For them, “the talk” is not about the birds and the bees but about how their child came to be their child.
Adopting Through Intervention: First Days at Home
Many Florida families are growing thru something called an intervention. There is a time between when a child has been removed from their home and before parental rights have been terminated that an intervention can occur.
National Adoption Month Quiz: W hat Do You Know About It?
November is here, bringing with it the anticipation of Thanksgiving as well as the observance of National Adoption Month. Americans learn about the history of Thanksgiving in school and are familiar with its observance in their homes. But what do they know about National Adoption Month? Take this quiz to see what you may not know (but should) about this important observance in November.