Adoption

Adoption is an important topic at Fort Worth Moms. Whether you’ve adopted, are considering adoption, or perhaps you’re interested in fostering, there are many questions to answer. Several of our writers and guest writers have experience and personal advice to share that will be useful in your parenting journey.

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The problem will be resolved, whether it's through getting pregnant, adoption, or acceptance. Realizing there is resolution is critical for those around a woman with infertility to understand.
I understand family and friends are curious, and of course sharing some things is great. But we violate our kids’ privacy if we blast the entire process on social media without filter.
The adoption community and conversation is changing rapidly, especially during the last three years or so. The ladies talk about this and more, including how to create opportunities for your kids to talk about adoption and giving power back to the triad members.
Some people are able to become foster parents. But, if not, then you can become a babysitter or respite provider for them. If you can’t do that, consider becoming a CASA volunteer. If that’s too much, move toward the need by becoming wrap-around care to families in crisis, foster families, and adoptive parents.
Hoping for adoption and hoping for reconciliation can coexist in the heart of a person who wants the very best for a child. Many unfortunate factors compiled the reasons why reconciliation was no longer in the best interest for anyone involved and adoption was deemed the new goal. 
Sometimes foster children struggle with attachment, sometimes it's the caregiver, and sometimes it is both. Research, study and commit to strategies that make everyone feel loved. And give them time to work.
Beth and Emily chat about Emily's adoption journey in this behind-the-scenes Q & A. The pair discusses everything from the why and the how to the hard and happy.

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