Does an Adoptive Family Need Support? Quizzes

1. True or False: New Adoptive Moms need as much family and community support as New Moms who birth their children

True

False

2. Who can offer the best support for a family who has just adopted?

Only other adoptive parents

Their own immediate family members

Friends their own age

Anyone who cares

Clergy

Those with an education in adoption

3. What sort of assistance do adoptive families appreciate?

Prayers

Financial help

Acts of Service

Respite

Enthusiasm

All of the above

4. True or False: Anyone, even strangers, who responds with enthusiasm about our new adoption lifts our spirits

True

False

5. True or False: Bringing in an unsolicited meal for the new adoptive family is a good way to support them

True

False

6. In what ways can an outsider offer respite to an adoptive family?

Become knowledgeable about the adopted child

Offer babysitting for an evening out

Take the adopted child on a "play date"

All of the above

7. What acts of service might be appreciated by a new adoptive family?

Repair work on the house or car

Mundane housework

Rides for kids

All of the above

8. True or False: Talking with adoptive families about ways you can help will be advantageous

True

False