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Scenario

How children process the transition from foster care to adoption

We adopted our foster daughter two years ago and she still introduces me as her foster mom

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Legal permanence does not immediately translate to emotional security, as children may protect themselves by maintaining familiar distances.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Foster parenting?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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