Adoption Preparation Differences Between Adoptive Families of Children With and Without Special Needs

A sizable proportion of special needs adoptions result in a disruption/dissolution or a displacement. Researchers emphasize the importance of comprehensive preparation to support adoption adjustment. This article examines the differential receipt of preparatory services based upon child and family c...

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Published inAdoption quarterly Vol. 8; no. 4; pp. 45 - 74
Main Authors Wind, Leslie H., Brooks, Devon, Barth, Richard P.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis 01.04.2005
Subjects
Adoption
Adoption preparation
adoption services
Children
Handicapped
special needs
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Summary:A sizable proportion of special needs adoptions result in a disruption/dissolution or a displacement. Researchers emphasize the importance of comprehensive preparation to support adoption adjustment. This article examines the differential receipt of preparatory services based upon child and family characteristics and the child's risk history. Analyses of three types of preparatory services identified through factor analysis, including general, biological, and behavioral information/services, confirm differential preparation of adoptive families. However, three variables were predictive of receipt of all types of preparation, including type of adoption, kinship status, and pre-adoptive risk history. Implications for practice and research are presented.
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ISSN:1092-6755
1544-452X
DOI:10.1300/J145v08n04_03