Navigating Adoptions with Children Already in the Family (for Professionals)

This course prepares parents with children already in the home with the knowledge and tools necessary to successfully navigate their adoption journey. The presentation provides parents with practical strategies to prepare their children and themselves for the arrival of a new family member through adoption and will address the unique dynamics and challenges that come along with this. The speaker also explores effective communication techniques to engage existing children in discussions about adoption, and provides valuable tips on age-appropriate communication, addressing fears and insecurities, and fostering harmonious sibling relationships.

Jana Hunsley, PhD, LCSW – Founder and Executive Director, Project 1025, LLC.
Ryan Hanlon, PhD, LMSW – President and CEO, National Council For Adoption
Course length: 90 minutes

After completing this course, professionals will be able to:
• Summarize common adoptive sibling experiences during each stage of the adoption process.
• Identify practical strategies for adoptive parents to prepare themselves and their children for adopting a new child.
• Describe ways adoptive parents can meet the needs of children already in the family during each stage of the adoption process.
• Demonstrate effective communication when discussing adoption with children already in the family, including addressing fears and insecurities, and having age-appropriate conversations.

Course level: Beginning

Cost to register: $20
If you are a NCFA member, look for your discount code in the membership portal.