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Attention Prospective
and Adoptive Parents:
Welcome to the EAC Family Help Desk! Adoption assistance and
guidance does not end upon bringing your child home to the United
States. Many adoptive families need continued guidance from
adoption professionals and adoptive parents that will help families
deal with the medical, developmental, and emotional issues our
children face.
The
European Adoption Consultants Help Desk in conjunction
with the Family Learning Center
has assisted hundreds of families in understanding the health and
medical needs of their adopted children; and to help their children
develop socially and emotionally. Our experienced social worker is committed in assisting adoptive families
with the skills and tools to build stronger, healthier families.
Ways in which the
Help Desk assists families before their adoption:
Adoption and parenting: creating your
family
Exploring your own comfort level when
discussing adoption
Adoption, a way of building your
family; no better, no worse, but different
Adoption education of
institutionalized children: Do I have realistic expectations?
Other individualized concerns before
adopting
Way in which the
Help Desk assits families after their adoption:
Coming home: all the changes occur at
once!
Developing a new routine for my child
What's normal, what's not
The first visit to the pediatrician:
what should we ask?
Eating and sleeping questions
How to facilitate attachment
Medical issues: growth and
development, immunizations, and health concerns.
Social/Emotional issues: sensory
integration, learning disabilities, attachment
Early Intervention Services: Does my child need occupational
therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy?
My child's identity issues; wanting
to know more about their adoption story
Adoption issues
don't just go away on their own; families need to be proactive in
assisting their children in getting well. Families often call the
Help Desk with a broad range of questions ranging from what types of
available adoptive children would best suit their families to the
different types of emotional, psychological, and medical issues
adoptive children may possess. Families who have adopted
internationally often call our Help Desk with questions on their
children's medical diagnosis or to seek advice on their child's
adjustment to their new family.
Families are
also encouraged to call the Help Desk if they simply feel
overwhelmed or confused with the adoption process or the transition
of bringing a child home. We are here to listen and offer support.
Don't wait, call today!
We invite your family to contact the
EAC Family Help Desk at 800-533-0098
W understand many of the ups
and downs that accompany the emotions of adoption. Being a new
parent comes with emotions of relief, joy, anxiety, fear,
discouragement, hopefulness, and excitement. There is no parenting
that is ever easy or without problems. We've been working with
children and families for the past 18 years. We look forward to
speaking with you. |
