Teen
Resources
Free Download- Adoption from the other side (A teen perspective)
Web Based
Adoption Information & Referral
Service http://www.adoptionreferralservice.com/1535.html
A Washington State Adoption resource site that works to connect families
adopting with the right resources, information and professionals.
Adoption Mosaic
http://www.adoptionmosaic.org/resources/
is a local Oregon resource with some great tips and pointers for parenting your
adopted child.
Adoptive Family Magazine
http://www.adoptivefamilies.com/
a great resources with lots of great articles, a book list and so much more.
AdoptUSKids Post Adoption Resources:
http://www.adoptuskids.org/for-families/post-adoption-resources
Beyond Consequences:
http://www.beyondconsequences.com/daily.html
Northwest parenting resources –you can sign up for a daily parenting nugget
email. Heather Forbes has some great practical advice and ideas for
staying grounded as a parent.
The Center for Adoption Medicine
http://adoptmed.org/ this clinic is located
at the University of Washington and has some great resources for parents,
especially adoptive parents.
Kid Health
http://kidshealth.org/parent/ a
parent friendly resource to begin to explore things about your kids and their
needs. It is a great place to start learning.
Lifelines Magazine
http://www.bethanylifelines.org/digital/
an online version of Bethany Christian Services Post Adoption Magazine, which
is a great resource for all families.
NACAC (North American Counsel on
Adoptable Children)-Adoption Talk http://www.nacac.org/adoptalk/adoptalk.html
NACAC’s Adoption Talk has some great articles on parenting an adopted child…it
is also one of the best resources for information on public policy including
the adoption tax credit.
National
Alliance on Mental Illness Children & Adolescent Depression http://www.nami.org/Template.cfm?Section=By_Illness&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=88551
Provides parent training and support groups for parents with kids with mental
health issues.
Parenting Today’s Teens:
http://www.heartlightministries.org/parentingtodaysteens/
Mark Gregston does a blog on parenting
teens. It is GREAT! It is faith based, but it is also just an
awesome resource for anyone. He has some great practical tips on working
through issues with your kids.
Team Child
http://www.teamchild.org/index.php/resources/
Team Child is a legal firm that advocates for a child’s voice to be heard in
school, juvenile court and other areas that may lead to challenges related to
social justice. They are an amazing resource for families and kids who
are struggling.
Adoption Advocate
Article: The Joys and Challenges of Parenting an Older Adopted Child: http://adoptioncouncil.org/publications/2014/11/adoption-advocate-no-77
Books
by Richard
Guare and Peg Dawson (2013)
Beneath the Mask:
Understanding Adopted Teens by Debbie Riley and John Meeks (2005)
