Adoption Resources

Adoption Resources*

Education, training, and resources are all an integral part of the adoption journey. While raising a child may feel instinctual, parenting a child through adoption is very different than parenting children through birth. Having a strong tool kit is imperative to success. Below, we have compiled some resources we hope will help families – before, during, and after their adoption has taken place. There is always room for more learning.

*Disclaimer – information available through the links is the sole property of the companies and organizations listed therein. Brittany’s Hope provides this information as a courtesy and is in no way responsible for its content or accuracy*

Recommended Reading

For Parents

Raising the Rainbow Generation

While not an adoption-specific book, this material covers an issue faced by many adoptive families, prejudice. The books suggests words and concepts children can understand at various ages. Check it out here

Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child

A guide for adoptive parents from preparations for a child’s arrival through the teen years. Purchase here

The Connected Child

The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing To Your Adoptive Family by Karen Purvis, examines behavior with a holistic approach, while discussing how the trauma of a child’s past affects behavior, fear response, processing, and brain chemistry. Based on research, it is presented in language for every parent to understand. Learn More

The Whole Brain Child

In this practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. A child’s brain develops at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and raise calmer, happier children.

Beneath the Mask

A third of adolescents referred for psychotherapy are adopted. Adolescence is the peak period for psychiatric referrals in the life of the adoptee. This article addresses the six key areas of vulnerability that they can face, and how they can be supported.

Adoption Grants

While this is not an exhaustive list of adoption grant opportunities, many families who have received funds from Brittany's Hope have also found these organizations to be helpful.

Adoption Tax Credit

We suggest you talk to your tax professional about qualifications for the adoption tax credit to know if you and your family qualify. Below are some resources to help you be informed.

Education and Training

Learn more before bringing your child home.

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