A Change in Family Systems
Adoption is the merging of two distinctly different systems into one. Although this unification is beautiful, it is not always harmonious! Your current family system is comprised of individuals with…
The importance of a home study
The Importance of the Home Study Written by: Deann Borkowski, LMSW Clinical Director As the Clinical Director of Carolina Adoption Services, I wanted to share with you my excitement for…
Being the Difference in a Different Time
Being the Difference in a Different Time Written by Phyllis Stephenson | Executive Director At this point, it seems the life associated with COVID 19 is never-ending. We are missing…
Helping Children Grow
Written by Rebecca Smith | International Coordinator Becoming a new parent is filled with feelings of excitement, anticipation, and sometimes feelings of anxiety with the unknown. How will I know…
Preparing Extended Family Members and Support Systems for Adoption
Written by Alexis Sullivan | Family Services Manager for International Adoption Adoptive parents spend quite a bit of time preparing and educating themselves for the journey of adoption. It can…
Hugging Tree
When we were going through our training to become adoptive parents, we were presented with an image of two trees growing together out of one trunk. The trainers were using…
Traveling to Uganda
Children’s Adoption Services will work with you to gather the necessary documents needed for your adoption dossier. his paperwork is for the adoption attorney, the orphanage and the Ugandan Government.…
Heritage and Culture Camps
Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families Since 1992, Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families has been supporting the healthy development of families formed by adoption. We promote the successful transition of adopted…