Getting Started
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What I Wish I Would Have Known Before I Startedposted on April 24, 2011 Some of Tapestry’s foster and adoptive parents speak out about the things the wish they would have known before starting the foster care or foster/adopt journey. I wish I had known of the need to be clearer about our desire…… Read More |
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What’s What: An Overview of Foster Care & Foster Adoption Alternativesposted on April 24, 2011 When it comes to understanding the different alternatives for providing care to children in foster care in the State of Texas, the various terms and requirements can sometimes be hard to keep straight. In order to provide a clear understanding of…… Read More |
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What To Consider When Considering Adoptionposted on April 24, 2011 by Michael and Amy Monroe So you are considering adoption? As the parents of four children, each of whom were welcomed into our family through adoption, we cannot think of anything more beautiful and wonderful. You may think to start…… Read More |
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Respectful Adoption Languageposted on April 24, 2011 When it comes to adoption, the words we use and how we say things do matter. Read Speaking Positively: Using Respectful Adoption Language by Patricia Irwin Johnston for some great insight and helpful tips on how to talk positively about adoption,…… Read More |
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Making the Wait Worthwhileposted on April 24, 2011 The waiting process is an important aspect of the adoption or foster care journey, and not simply because it is often a necessary phase that precedes welcoming your child home. The wait can actually be a tremendous time of learning…… Read More |
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Questions Everyone Asks When Considering Adoptionposted on April 24, 2011 (And What They Really Want to Know) Questions are a normal and expected part of exploring adoption and working through some of the challenging and difficult aspects of making a confident adoption decision. We encourage you to be open and…… Read More |
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Adoption & Foster Care Blogging Tipsposted on April 24, 2011 Why Blog? Blogging can be a great way to keep friends and family in “the loop.” For those who get pregnant all they have to do is tell folks they are pregnant. No one asks how it happened and everyone…… Read More |
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Adoption Costs & Financial Assistance Resourcesposted on April 24, 2011 The financial costs relating to adoption are often one of the primary challenges that families face when pursuing adoption. However, many people are unaware that there are an increasing number of ways to meet this challenge through a variety of…… Read More |
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Choosing an Adoption or Foster Care Agencyposted on April 23, 2011 Choosing an adoption or foster care agency is often one of the most important yet challenging aspects to getting started on the journey. In helping literally hundreds of families get started over the years, we have learned that it usually…… Read More |
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Resources for Those Considering & Exploring Adoption and Foster Careposted on April 23, 2011 |