Play is an opportunity to connect with your child, to disarm fear, and to replace previous negative interactions that he or she may have had. It enables you to build connection, trust, and for your child to experience feelings of safety. Below please find some suggestions for different activities you can do with your child. Mirror […]
Carolina Adoption Services hosted a simulcast of the Empowered to Connect conference this past weekend in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina, the three states in which we are licensed. It was an excellent training for anyone who provides care for a child who has experienced trauma or the loss of parental care. It included […]
As the Clinical Director of Carolina Adoption Services, I wanted to share how our team here at the agency recognizes the importance of adoptive parent training and consequently support our adoptive parents, staff, and social workers in the field in the pursuit of this clinical training. At Carolina Adoption Services, we encourage learning about a […]
Armenia: US Citizens traveling to Armenia are no longer required to have a travel visa to enter the country! Bulgaria: At this time, U.S. Citizens traveling to Bulgaria for less than 90 days in a 6-month period are not required to have a travel visa. China: US Citizens are required to have a visa upon entry into […]
Have you ever wanted to give back but didn’t know how? Rosie is an inspiring 14-year-old with a huge heart for helping others. Every summer, Rosie chooses a different organization to promote and fundraise for. This year, Rosie chose Carolina Adoption Services because it holds a special place in her heart- Rosie’s older brother was […]
Hi everyone! My name is Lianna Mills, and I have been a part of the CAS team for nearly 2 years. I work with our families adopting from Eastern Europe and China. I was adopted from China when I was 9 months old, and from the time I could comprehend my adoption story, I felt […]
The world of adoption has a vocabulary all on its own – below are several common terms you’ll encounter during your adoption journey: Placing Agency – Agency that is responsible for facilitating the international adoption from another country; also referred to as the “primary provider.” Home Study Agency – Agency that writes the home study […]
The adventure of raising a family began for my husband and I about 17 years ago. This ride has taken us over many figurative mountains, and down into the valleys, but it has also literally led us around the world to Moldova and China to find the rest of our children. Carolina Adoption Services has […]
In last week’s blog, we answered some frequently asked questions regarding a home study. This week we will discuss how the home study is used for your adoption Once your home study has been completed and you are approved for an adoption, what happens next? Depending on the type of adoption you are pursuing your […]
In last week’s blog, we looked briefly at the elements of the home study process. This week we will answer some frequently asked questions regarding a home study. 1) How long does a home study take? A home study takes approximately 3 months from the time a social worker is assigned if all documents have […]