In this second episode of the 3-part adoption/foster care guide, I go over the matching process in older child adoption. Some important considerations include culture, ethnicity/race, special needs, contact with the bio family, and the child's own preferences. Time stamps below.

For more insights, purchase the book on e-Bay: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Adopting Older Children: A Practical Guide to Adopting and Parenting Children Over Age Four

Time stamps:

"00:00 - Intro"

"01:38 - Cultural and racial/ethnic considerations"

"05:12 - Indian Child Welfare Act"

"06:07 - Special needs children"

"09:19 - Contact with the bio family"

"12:52 - Preferences of the child"

Why should you adopt or foster an older child? In this episode, I kick off the 3-part guide by answering this question. Learn about why it's so important that these older children are adopted, eligibility criteria, and the benefits. Aside from saving costs and skipping the baby stage, you'll change a struggling youth's life. Time stamps below.

In the next two episodes, I'll cover what to consider in the matching process, how to work with agencies, and available resources to support parents.

For more insights, buy my co-authored book on e-Bay: ⁠⁠⁠Adopting Older Children: A Practical Guide to Adopting and Parenting Children Over Age Four⁠⁠

Time stamps:

"0:00 - Introduction"

"04:37 - Children in foster care"

"06:26 - Benefits of adopting older children"

"13:00 - Who is eligible to adopt an older child?"

Welcome to my podcast! This podcast will cover everything from working with an agency, learning about the children and their needs, preparing your home and family for your adopted child, and much more! If you have any questions about older child adoption, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at ccc.stephanie@gmail.com

Also please share details of your journey in the comments!