Adoption / Foster Care Issues

Infographic Text: What Is the Age Limit for Adoptive Parents in America? The answer depends on where you live. Only 16 states list specific minimum age requirements for adoption. These ... Read More

Dear GoodTherapy.org, My biological parents gave me up for adoption when I was born. I’m sure they had their reasons, and I am probably better for it since I grew up in a very loving ... Read More

The adoption of a child is an event, fixed in time, with a beginning and an end. However, the impact of adoption is far-reaching and ever-changing—a process that continues throughout ... Read More

“They say they understand, but how can someone who wasn’t adopted know what it feels like?” Sixteen-year-old Lisa’s voice trails off as she explains the many frustrating conversations ... Read More

“Happy birthday!” Colorful balloons are carefully tied to the picnic table as giggling 8-year-olds play hide-and-seek in the backyard. The pink and white frosted cake is about to be ... Read More

There is a question that has been asked of me multiple times over the past few months that I would like to answer. The question is: “Should a child’s foster parent(s) be granted ... Read More

Your social life, the quality of it, was wired into your gray matter by the age of 3, according to current thinking on child development. After a minute of contemplating that statement, ... Read More

The dreams we have for our families and children are full of deep expectations, some stated but many unspoken. This is true for families that have biological children and also for families ... Read More

It is common for children and adolescents in foster care and adoptive situations to exhibit challenging behaviors, some of which can be severe. It is equally common for parents providing ... Read More