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Preparing the school-age child for adoption.

M L Jones

    Child Welfare
    |January 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    Adoptive families require ongoing support as children adjust to new homes, addressing developmental stages and past trauma. Agencies must provide continuous services and training for adoptive parents, especially those adopting older children.

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    Area of Science:

    • Child Psychology
    • Family Studies
    • Social Work

    Background:

    • Children in foster care face prolonged periods of uncertainty.
    • Adoptive family development is an ongoing, complex process, not a finite event.
    • Existing support systems often fall short of meeting the evolving needs of adoptive families.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the continuous nature of adoptive family development.
    • To emphasize the need for ongoing agency services tailored to adoptive families.
    • To identify key developmental stages and associated challenges for adopted children.

    Main Methods:

    • The study outlines stages of preparation for adoptive families.
    • It examines how child development milestones can trigger unresolved issues.

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  • It reviews the importance of addressing grief, identity, and problem-solving difficulties.

    • Main Results:

    • Adoptive relationships are a continuous process requiring sustained effort.
    • Developmental stages in children can reactivate past traumas and identity issues.
    • Unresolved grief and rejection issues are common challenges faced by adoptive families.

    Conclusions:

    • Adoptive agencies must develop regular, specialized services to support families.
    • Training and support for adoptive parents, particularly those adopting older children, are crucial.
    • Proactive support addressing developmental and emotional needs is essential for successful adoption.