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When a birth parent or parents makes an adoption plan for their child [usually a newborn or infant], for most…
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Review by Betty Ann Streeter, MSW, RSW, ADV.DIP.SW of Milestones & Transitions Informed by the author/director’s experience of being an adoptive parent…
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We are pleased to present this important article by Debbie Hoffman and Robin May, Ontario social workers who have done…
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Understanding of the uniqueness of adoptive parenthood Comfort with and full acceptance of parenting a child not born to you…
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This can be a very big question. There is now widespread social and legal recognition of the adult adoptee’s need and…
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Understanding of the uniqueness of adoptive parenthood Comfort with and full acceptance of parenting a child not born to you…
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In 1988, Kenneth W Watson defined adoption as: “Adoption is a means of meeting the developmental needs of a child by…
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Start early. Start right away, even if your child doesn’t yet understand what you are saying. It is good practice…
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Many children moving into adoption have experienced some form of developmental trauma. Understanding what the effects of early trauma are…
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How many time have I heard that phrase? Frankly, too many times. Yes, I do love my work but not for the…
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All three of us, Betty Ann Streeter, Patricia Fenton and Michaele-Sue Goldblatt, have years of experience in all aspects of…
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Talking and walking with a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer from the perspective of a person who has…
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Families, like people, come in all shapes and sizes, all colours and heritages, all religions, various types of sexual orientation…
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Illness has an uncanny way of interrupting our plans and we, at Milestones & Transitions, can help you make new…
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This article is difficult to write. The topic is so painful, the feelings it evokes, the memories it calls to…
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These two concepts were prevalent in Adoption in the 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s and even in the 1960’s. Adoption agencies sought…