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Knowing Your Options

Families naturally have many questions and concerns regarding the adoption process. For many pre-adoptive parents these questions not only revolve around the 'nuts and bolts' of the process, but many times center around such complex issues as:

• What differences should I expect in adopting a younger or older child, both in the present and in the future? How should my planning for the future differ between these two age groups?

• What are the pros and cons of open and closed adoption. What is the emotional impact of these two different types of adoptions on a family system?

• What can I expect when adopting a child from a different culture? What can I do to help maintain and support the child's cultural heritage?

• What can I expect once I bring my adopted child home?

• What other issues might arise related to adoption 5 or even 10 years from now?

OnTrack Adoption Associates firmly believes that by addressing these concerns and questions before the adoption process begins, families are better able to plan and anticipate the future needs of both the adopted children and his/her family. Going through this process builds a solid foundation for you to reply upon so that you can make your family the very healthiest it can be.