Adopting Older Kids - Things to Consider

Adopting Older Kids – Things to Consider

Adopting an older child is a big transition for everyone involved and poses a unique set of challenges. Learn more about things to consider when adopting an older child as host Dawn Davenport, Executive Director of Creating a Family, the national foster care & adoption education and support nonprofit, interviews Celeste Snodgrass, MSW, LCSW, and Director of Clinical Services at Holt International and Danielle Kaiser who has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and is a behavioral therapist and Foster Family & Adoptions Social Worker with Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services.

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What do we mean by “older” child?
What are some typical adjustment behaviors of children adopted at an older age?
What are some techniques for developing attachment to an older child?
How to help an older child deal with this huge disruption in their lives?
If the child is adopted from another country, how does the lack of language impact transitioning into the family from both the parent and the child’s stand point?
What are some typical food issues you might experience?
What are some sleep issues you might experience?
What to do when a child comes to you with significant academic delays?
How to work with the schools to find the right placement for your child?