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.
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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"
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