Stages of Development

Achieving optimal health as individuals and in relationships requires an understanding of the Stages of Development in adoption. This information can be helopful toparents to stay one step ahead of their child, as well as increase understanding of what is age appropriate behavior and thought process.

Visit http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/pubs/f_school.cfm to connect to more information of how adoption impacts children through various stages at school, specific educational concerns associated with adopted children, and how to increase the adoption sensitivity of school personnel.