Professionals who participated in the adoption preparation training said this…
“Valuable ideas and insight into adoption prep and trauma care”
Molly K.
“My youth have realized the needs they didn’t get in their birth family or previous adoptive family. Through the program, my youth have gained the understanding that it is OK to love both their birth family and their adoptive family.”
. Kids are talking about their past history and traumas in ways they never have before.”
“Appreciated the hands-on activities to relate with our youth”
Cayla D.
“Even youth that may not fully participate during session will pick up great information and feel the environment of support and safety”
Ashley K.
“Well organized and labeled presentation. Loved getting everyone involved.”
“I have seen youth open up to discuss topics that they previously weren’t open to, youth showing empathy to each other, youth building trust with new adults (my coworkers) and speaking about their thoughts on their birth family, foster family, and adoptive family.”
“Plenty of things to aide me in ‘unpacking the no’ for children resistant to adoption”
Bob T.
Working through the activities help understand what the child or teen will feel like”
Mya C
“Love the child/heart -focused approach”
Alexis M.
“The content is thorough and is a great guide to make sure multiple aspects are covered in a logical order, in which each lesson builds on the last.”
“I think the content is well thought out and flows well.”
“provides an in-depth evaluation of common barriers children face as they prepare for adoption”
Ashley A.
“The mix of activities are great. I like being able to choose what best fits the group or youth that I am working with.
“Being able to practice or be the kids helps to visualize what group will look like”
Emily M.
“The adoption training is a great resource and is set up in a well-structured training”
Rebecca B
“Excellent curriculum!
“I never knew how to communicate to my kids about adoption. This helped A LOT, to understand ways to do this.”
