Written by Deann Borkowski, Carolina & ABC Adoption Services Clinical Director Clinically, there is minimal research on adopting out of birth order. However, if adopting out of birth order is a consideration for your family, then there are factors to review and discuss with your Social Worker and adoption agency. As the Clinical Director, these […]
Written by Anna Hull, Family Support Services Supervisor When you bring a new child into your home, your whole world changes. Some of the changes are readily apparent, like making sure there are enough beds, clothes, and food in your home. The need for other changes may take longer to manifest or may not seem […]
Written by Angela Jackson, Director of Adoption Operations and Quality Assurance It is important to keep the lines of communication open regarding adoption and talk with your child about adoption. Here are some ideas to keep the lines of communication open with your child. Talk to your child about adoption from the very beginning. This […]
Written by Phyllis Stephenson, Executive Director Recently during my travels, I met a wonderful woman and mother. As we were walking through their home there was a framed pillowcase that had been divided into sections for each member of their family to create a visual that represented them individually and their family values. This project […]
Written by Angela Jackson, Director of Adoption Operations and Quality Assurance It is important for the healthy development of your adopted child that the family makes concerted efforts to incorporate and maintain aspects of their child’s cultural heritage in their family. The customs and practices of their country of origin are part of their cultural […]
On Thursday, September 11th, the CAS team hosted a China-Call in Meeting with one of our adoptive families. This meeting served as a resource for families who are interested in learning more about the China program from a families point of view. Click below for a recap of the call-in meeting.
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a special holiday in many Asian countries. This day is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month. According to the lunar calendar, it will be observed on Friday, September 13, 2019. During this holiday, traditional activities include: displaying lanterns, large family gatherings, and eating customary foods such as mooncakes. Moon […]
Written by Deann Borkowski, CAS & ABC Clinical Director Adoption can lead to tremendous joy, as new families are formed and children find their forever homes, which is the goal of Carolina Adoption Services. However, no matter the circumstances of a child’s adoption, infant, older child, international, or domestic, children are affected by loss, which […]
Written by Alexis Sullivan, International Team Lead This time of year, families are preparing for the start of a new school year. New routines, new friends, new environments, and new paces of life can be exciting but also overwhelming for your adopted child. We’ve provided a few helpful hints to keep in mind when transitioning […]
Written by Lianna Mills, International Coordinator The journey of adoption is one of the most exciting and emotionally charged endeavors a family can face. The one guarantee of adoption is to expect the unexpected. Carolina Adoption Services is committed to walking alongside each family and providing the tools to empower families and children during the […]