08.19.06 Look to experts to help preserve adoptions

Bradenton Herald

This article encourages adoptive families to take advantage of post-adoptive services and resources to lay the foundation for a loving, permanent family relationship.

"An adoption is a life-changing event for the child and adoptive parents. Making the important decision to adopt may be one of the most challenging and difficult decisions a person or couple can make, especially when adopting older children... Whatever the circumstance, individual and family therapists who understand the issues of adoption can provide the education, support and counseling to help prevent disruption."