Understanding Potential Challenges

Resources to help parent adopted children facing challenges specific to events in their history.

History of Sexual Abuse
Explains the nature of child sexual abuse, what behaviors or signs families might see in a child who has been sexually abused, and resources for families with children who have a history of sexual abuse.

History of Child Abuse and Neglect or Abandonment
The impact of child abuse and neglect and resources for families with children who have a history of child abuse and neglect or abandonment.

History of Multiple Placements
The impact of multiple placements on the child and implications for your family.

History of Prenatal Substance Abuse
Information on the effects of prenatal substance abuse and resources for families with children who have a history of prenatal substance abuse.

Developmental and Physical Disabilities
Resources for families with a child who has a developmental and/or physical disability.

Mental Health
Information and resources for promoting mental health for adopted children