Where Can I Find Resources for my Kiddos After Our Adoption Placement?

Whether you hear about it through your adoption professional, at church, or via a keyword search, you may find a great support group of other adoptive families that meets up locally and hosts events. This is a great way to gain new friends, share your experiences, and learn from one another.

Whether it is magazines or websites, some great resources are available to you from people who have "been there, done that." We are all learning more every day about adoption and often you will find raw emotion from people who share their story with you.

Need a little extra help for your kiddo? A therapist with knowledge about adoption can be a very valuable resource. Whether it’s navigating an open adoption, dealing with trauma or processing loss, an adoption therapist can help you navigate those waters.

If there is a topic you are interested in learning more about, chances are there is a book or two written about it. Friends in your support groups, therapists, agencies, or just a keyword search can turn up recommended books for the topic you are looking for.

Finding a doctor who is sensitive to your adoption and limited medical history, and is knowledgeable about adoption, can be a great way to ensure you and your child feel more at ease with bringing up adoption-related questions and concerns.

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This is where I personally find the most support and resources. The people who have joined adoption communities and private groups on social media have a common bond of adoption right from the start. Coming from different backgrounds, but joined together by the common thread of adoption, these group members are often eager to help others and share their personal experiences. Whether you are looking for information on transracial adoption, open adoption, foster adoption, or other areas of focus, there are options online.