Adoption requires certain educational, cultural,
developmental and medical awareness in order to best prepare for the arrival of
your child. Proper preparation is essential
to the success of the placement and we believe it is vital for adoptive parents
to develop an understanding of the complex issues of adoption.
Because
you are your child’s best advocate, a critical part of the adoption process is
preparation. Preadoption education and training help you prepare for your
child’s needs. In addition to pre-adoption workshops, webinars and consultations
which are designed to help families learn about the different types of
adoption, parents in progress also should taking additional parenting classes,
when possible.
At Beacon
House international adoptive families are required to take a minimum of 10
training hours of Hague approved training. Domestic Adoptive families may take
courses in Infant and Child CPR, baby care, parenting an adopted child,
Transracial adoption, and more.
At Beacon
House we offer FREE Parent in Progress (PIP) classes/webinars designed
specifically, for our adoptive families. These webinars have recently been
updated and are offered exclusively to our families most months throughout the
year.
Please
join us for Parents in Progress: Choosing A
Pediatrician
Fri, July 25, 9pm EST, 8pm CST
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