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About Postadoption Services and Support
Adoptive families may access postadoption services and supports in their State or jurisdiction. Adoptive parents who need services should first check with their adoption placement agency to see what services are available. However, the value of talking with other adoptive parents who have had similar experiences cannot be overstated. In this section find information and examples of postadoption services including a searchable, nationwide directory to find support groups and services close to home.
National Foster Care & Adoption Directory Search
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Searchable State-by-State contact information for foster and adoptive parent support groups.
Finding and Using Postadoption Services | |
Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability: | View Download (PDF - 525KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
Year Published: | 2012 - 14 pages |
Describes issues that adoptive children, youth, and families may encounter after adoption and the postadoption services available to help them manage their issues. Topics discussed include postadoption issues that adoptive families often encounter, the changing needs for support at different ages and developmental stages, types of postadoption services, finding postadoption services, paying for postadoption services, and advocating for postadoption services. A list of additional resources is also offered. |
U.S. Department of State
Provides general information about postadoption resources for international adoption.
Adoption Calendar
Rainbowkids.com
Lists local adoption events, culture camps, pre- and postadoption education, events focused on hosting a child, birth land tours, and online adoption seminars sponsored by private adoption agencies across the United States.
Locate a Parent Support Group
Adoptive Families Magazine
State-by-State listing of support groups, online support groups, and related organizations.
Post Adoption
Eastern European Adoption Coalition
Offers several factsheets addressing various topics for parents of children adopted internationally, including medical insurance, claiming, and applying for a Social Security number.
Post-Adoption Services: Meeting the Mental Health Needs of Children Adopted from Foster Care (PDF - 158 KB)
North American Council on Adoptable Children (2007)
Provides information on the mental health needs of children adopted from foster care and describes mental health services and available financial assistance.
Post-Adoption Support: Frequently Asked Questions
North American Council on Adoptable Children
Information for parents about how to obtain postadoption services, including support for families to prevent disruption/dissolution.
Post-Adoptive Family Events
Adoptive Families Magazine
State-by-State locations of classes, group meetings, lectures, camping, potlucks, and more for adoptive families.
Resources for Parent Groups
North American Council on Adoptable Children
Offers resources to help parent group leaders provide services to other adoptive parents and shape their groups' direction and services.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Post-Adoption
Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Offers an overview of postadoption resources and how to access them.
Support Groups and Chat Lists
PACT, an Adoption Alliance
Lists an array of support resources for adoptive parents of color.
Adoption: Parenting after adoption - About postadoption services and support: Examples of State postadoption programs
Systemwide: Mental health services: Range of Mental Health Services - Examples of Mental Health Treatment Interventions Across Service Types
Systemwide: Mental health services: Obtaining mental health services - Obtaining treatment for families
Systemwide: Mental health services: Common mental health issues for children, youth, and families involved in child welfare - Trauma: For children who have been abused, neglected, or separated from their families