Understanding the Options and Process of Adoption in Family Planning Settings
Explore the different aspects of domestic adoption, including types, statistics, and language used. Learn how to start discussions about adoption, answer common questions, and make effective referrals for adoption support.
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Adoption as an Option in Adoption as an Option in Family Family Planning Planning Settings Settings Patrice Fanning, MA December 7, 2017 1
Objectives Objectives Identify at least two types of domestic adoptions List three examples of positive adoption language Answer frequently asked questions about adoption Describe how to make an effective referral for adoption support 2
Understanding Adoption Understanding Adoption Children that cannot be raised by their birth parents become permanent legal members of another family. Adoption is a process, with legal, social and emotional aspects. There is no one right decision for everyone. Source: Adoption Council and the American Adoption Blog 2017, Adoption Tax Credit Preseved in the House and Senate 3
Domestic Adoption in Domestic Adoption in the U.S. the U.S. 18,329 18,329 infant adoptions annually (small increase from 2007-2014) 0.5 0.5% of all live births % of all live births and 1.1% of births to single parents are domestic adoptions $15,000 to $ $15,000 to $45,000 45,000 is the average cost of private domestic adoption for the adoptive parent. By contrast, foster care adoptions are usually no cost to the adoptive parent. The The cost of adoption for the birth parent is usually cost of adoption for the birth parent is usually minimal, if any. minimal, if any. Source: National Council for Adoption, Adoption: By the Numbers. Dr. Jo Jones and Paul Placek, Adoption: By the Numbers 4
Types of Domestic Types of Domestic Adoption Adoption Types of Adoption Types of Adoption Infant Adoption Foster Adoption Kinship Adoption Special Needs Adoption Independent Adoption Post Post- -adoption adoption Contact Contact Closed Adoption Open Adoption 5 Source: National Adoption Center
Starting the Discussion Starting the Discussion about Adoption about Adoption Use open ended questions What are your thoughts on adoption? NOT NOT Have you considered adoption? 6
Using Positive Using Positive Language Language Negative Negative Positive Positive Real Parent Birth Parent or Biological Parent Give Up for Adoption Make an Adoption Plan Put Up for Adoption Choose Adoption Keep Your Baby Parent Your Child Unwanted Pregnancy Unintended Pregnancy Unwanted Child Child Placed for Adoption Adopted Child My Child / Their Child Is Adopted Was Adopted Adoptive Parent Parent Track Down Parents Search Adoptable Child Waiting Child Relinquished Made an Adoption Plan 7 Source: Using Positive Adoption Language
Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions If I choose adoption, will I If I choose adoption, will I know what happens to my know what happens to my child child? ? Do I need a lawyer? Do I need a lawyer? What do I do What do I do next? next? When do I have to When do I have to make make my decision? my decision? 8
Making a Referral for Making a Referral for Adoption Services Adoption Services Current and accurate knowledge of local adoption providers and services. Printed brochures with contact names and information are preferred. Administration for Children and Families/Children s Bureau: National Foster Care and Adoption Directory Search National Foster Care & Adoption Directory Search 9
Resources Resources Administration for Children and Families Child Welfare Information Gateway National Council for Adoption Adopt and Connect Related Resources on FPNTC.org Exploring all Options: Pregnancy Counseling without Bias Video Putting the QFP into Practice: Pregnancy Testing and Counseling eLearning Title X Orientation: Section 9: Project Services and Clients, and specifically the Pregnancy Testing section 10
Questions? Questions? 11
