Not exact matches
This collection of narratives and fictional vignettes provides a lucid, informative and comprehensive account of the attachment of children traumatised
by early
neglect, separation, abuse and loss with their
adoptive families.
Studies show, however, that
adoptive families face significant challenges in finding quality mental health services provided
by therapists who are knowledgeable about the effects of pre-adoption experiences on children's intellectual and social functioning, children's ability to form attachments to their
adoptive families, and children's overall development in light of early abuse and
neglect and foster care placements.
To provide foster and
adoptive children a stable, loving and nurturing
family environment
by support and advocacy for abused and
neglected children and the
families caring for them.
Studies show that
adoptive families face significant challenges in finding quality mental health services provided
by therapists who are knowledgeable about the effects of pre-adoption experiences on children's intellectual and social functioning, children's ability to form attachments to their
adoptive families, and children's overall development in light of early abuse and
neglect and foster care placements.