Prospective adoptive families fill out a LONG checklist of special needs and characteristics they’re open to as they apply to adopt a child internationally. Listen to hear more about the checklist, 5 tips for filling out the checklist, and to hear more details about clubfoot, HIV, and developmental delays in adopted children.

Talking about the attachment cycle, attachment disruption in adopted children, and cocooning. References: Attaching in Adoption by Deborah Gray: https://www.amazon.com/Attaching-Adoption-Practical-Todays-Parents/dp/1849058903/ref=nodl_ Dawn Davenport on Balance in Cocooning: https://creatingafamily.org/adoption-category/finding-balance-cocooning-newly-adopted-kids/ Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (TBRI Info): https://child.tcu.edu/#sthash.leQw1LwI.dpbs

Talking about the trauma that is inherent in international adoption and the relationship between The Hague Convention and the types of children who are adopted internationally.

Telling the story of how we started the process to adopt a child from Colombia. A trip to Los Angeles, a turn of events, and moving forward. To learn more about Kidsave and the work they do to advocate for older kids, visit them at kidsave.org.