Dr. Sharen Ford describes the plight of children in the foster care system and challenges listeners to consider how they might help these kids. In addition, Andrew and Michele Schneidler discuss their experiences with adoption from foster care as well as providing respite care.
Adoption
Dealing with the uncertainties and delays of the adoption process.
The Rosatis learn about Daniel’s past and finally have their day in family court.
Qualifying as adoptive parents is a lengthy process, but it will help prepare your family for what lies ahead.
Children in foster care don’t always get the best start in life.
Adoption has to be focused on the needs of the kids rather than the needs and desires of the adults.
“There is never so much love in the world that reaching out is a bad idea.” – an adopted child.
Suggestions for an effective bonding experience
Attachment is the affectional tie between two people.
The sensitive parent is attuned to his or her child’s natural rhythms and responds to those appropriately and timely.
If there is even one significant adult in a child’s life who will provide consistency and unconditional love and support, that child can attach.