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FAS Symptoms & Diagnostic Criteria: Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Foster & Adopted Children

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Managing FAS Behaviors in Children: Parenting Foster & Adopted Kids with Alcohol-related Birth Defects

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Adoption: Adopting a Child with FAS or Alcohol-related Birth Defects

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Adoption Celebrations and Rituals: Introducing a Newly Adopted Child and Commemorating the Event

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Disrupting a Foster Care Placement: Why Disruptions Occur and What Foster Parents Should Consider First

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Alaska Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Alaska

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Adopting from Taiwan: China Alternative Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

What Seasoned Foster Parents Know: Techniques for Effectively Parenting Foster Children

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Welcoming a New Foster Child: Tips to Help Foster Parents Prepare Their Home & Their Expectations

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Adopting from Ethiopia: Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Adopting from India: Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

China's Adoption Criteria: An Overview of the Requirements for Adopting a Child from China

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Helping Adopted Children Thrive: Tips for Transitioning Older Children into Their Adoptive Family

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Post-Adoption Depression: What New Adoptive Parents Should Know About PADS

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Arizona Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Arizona

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Creating an Adoption Lifebook: Instructions and Suggestions to Get You Started

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Lifebooks for Foster Children: The Benefits of a Lifebook, Important Things to Remember to Make One

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Adoption Lifebooks: Why Creating a Lifebook is so Important

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Arkansas Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Arkansas

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Choosing an Adoption Attorney: Tips for Selecting a Reputable Lawyer to Help You Adopt

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Alabama Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Alabama

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Choosing an Adoption Facilitator: Tips to Guide You in Selecting a Qualified and Reputable Coordinator

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

CASA Volunteers are Changing Lives: The Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Program

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Choosing an Adoption Agency: Why Use an Agency to Adopt and Tips to Guide You in Selecting One

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Adoption Placement Coordinators: An Overview of the Three Most Common Ways to Arrange an Adoption

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Foster Parent Letters to the Judge: How to Write an Effective Report on Behalf of Your Foster Child

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Kansas Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Kansas

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

The Financial Aspect of Adopting: Adoption Funding Ideas and Tips

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

The Emotional Aspect of Adopting: How to Determine if You are Psychologically Ready to Adopt

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Resolutions for Foster Parents: Life Changing New Year Resolutions Every Foster Parent Should Make

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Activity Ideas for Foster Children: Easy Tips for Keeping Foster Kids Busy During the Holidays

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Common Foster Child Behaviors: What the New Foster Parent Can Expect and How to Help

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Holiday Stress in Foster Children: Strategies for Helping The Foster Child Cope with the Holidays

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

The Adoption Home Study: Tips for Completing this Important Step in the Adoption Process

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Celebrate Adoption: November is National Adoption Month

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

Foster Child Adoption 101: The Basics of Adding to Your Family Through the Foster Care System

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By: Feature Writer Crystal Killion

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