This course will help you to determine what to expect at each developmental stage when adopting internationally.
This course will:
* Prepare you for challenges you may encounter and how to increase a smoother transition
* Deal with cultural differences and institutional background issues
* Explores reasons for placement in orphanage or foster home and the medical and behavioral effects
* Discuss common post-arrival issues to look out for
* Explore your child’s developmental stages
* Give guidance on what to do upon arriving home
* Address limit setting and introducing structure
* Help to determine an appropriate educational placement for your child
* Identify when and where to seek professional assistance for your child

This Class is 1 Credit Hour of Adoption Education

• Teacher: Leslie Zindulka L.C.S.W