To ensure an adopted child is entering a loving and supportive situation, social workers must perform an evaluation of the home and family. An adoption home study is a type of screening that assesses the home environment to establish the level of care a new child...
Month: March 2022
Helping your children welcome an adopted sibling
The anticipation of adopting a new family member can make your children both excited and anxious. Acknowledging that your family dynamic will change can help everyone prepare to welcome an adopted child. You can prepare your children using a variety of strategies....
What is the difference between mediated and collaborative divorce?
If you are like many American couples facing divorce, you may be dreading a long, expensive and emotionally exhausting legal process. You may also worry about what types of decisions a judge may make about dividing your property, determining custody arrangements and...