Today's Terms
Facilitator
Definition:
A doctor, attorney, minister, or other individual who informally aids or promotes an adoption by making a person seeking to adopt a minor aware of a child who is, or will be, available for adoption.
Adoption Assistance programs
Definition:
Created by the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980, this program provides federal financial support for some children who are described as having special needs who are adopted.
Family Preparation Assessment
Definition:
A question and answer process by which a potential adoptive parent educates themselves about the challenges and rewards offered through parenting an adopted child. This process is led by an adoption worker to assess your life skills, life experiences and
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