As an adoptive parent, you are your child's most important advocate; the one who does not have to answer to funding or policy above the best interests of your child.

Tips for writing a letter or email to your child's teacher.

Adopting a child who has been hurt or traumatized, such as in stuations of abuse or post-instituationalization, a therapeutic parenting style is required to help the child heal and form an attachment.

If you welcomed a child into your home who was abused, traumatized or deprived of a healthy early childhood, the authors provide a positive, therapeutic approach to helping you establish a connection with your child and help her to begin healing.

The Adoption newsletter is the best way to stay updated on the latest articles and forum discussions.

Information about lifebooks and how to get started making one for your child.

Before you adopt two or more children close in age, consider how you will resolve these difficulties.

A list of important things to consider when researching countries for intercountry adoption.