How adoption can change your friendships

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If you pursue foster care adoption, you may find that your friendships change. Find out how adopting from foster care can impact your life in this 4 part series!
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@willowgirl2635 10 месяцев назад

Nothing blows friendships apart like having special needs kids. I find that the new friendships that develop after and because of special needs tends to be easier and go the distance. It is even difficult with family. Most parents with regular kids do not get the struggle.

@adoptinformed 10 месяцев назад

I can only imagine how hard that would be. It’s such a different parenting experience!

@PollyPatriot 3 месяца назад

Another thing that friends don’t understand. My daughter has 4living half siblings that are a huge priority for us. Each one lives in a different home. She was our grand daughter, before we were able to adopt her, so some of her siblings are our grandkids too, but we have another whole family now from her birth father’s side. It takes a lot of time to invest in these relationships, especially because it’s not safe for her to have contact with her birth parents.

@visi7891 10 месяцев назад

you look super cute! your eyes really pop in orange/gold/sunny hues

@adoptinformed 10 месяцев назад

Aw thanks! 😊

@wyldrayne5501 10 месяцев назад

I'm loving the changes

@someguyontheinternet9808 10 месяцев назад

Hi Katie, I've been frequenting your channel for a while and always find the information useful. I was wondering, how long does it usually take for your child to start visiting and move in with you after you are matched with them?

@adoptinformed 10 месяцев назад

It can depend on your agency or where you live, but typically you will meet them not long after you are matched. For us it was a few weeks each time. Hope that helps :)

@laurahusser6932 10 месяцев назад

Hi Katie, i was wondering if you had an advice on what a healthy transfer looks like for a two year old. Its both the foster parents first time and ours ( they are traditional and we are kinship with the plan to adopt) and its clear we disagree on what a healthy transfer looks like. We think minimal back and forth is far less confusing at her age and would only continue visitation if she requested it. They want constant updates and connection before and after. They are very obviously extremely attached and i don't blame them... I couldn't imagine their position but where is the line drawn for what's best for the child and more self serving intentions.

@adoptinformed 10 месяцев назад

This is a great question! Personally, I do think that if you can take the transition somewhat slowly that tends to work well. Some of the decision would depend on how well you already know the child and how familiar the child is with you. There is so much more we could talk about with this topic/your specific situation than I can fit in a RU-vid comment...but this would be the perfect thing to talk through in a one-hour consultation call if that's something you are interested in! We could develop a plan together that will find common ground between you and the foster parents, all while putting your child's needs first. If you are interested, you can book here: www.adoptinformed.com/consultation