Last Saturday, while facilitating workshops at NW-IChild’s Heritage weekend, I shared how much I’ve learned about adoptive parenting from listening to parents and kids.  The lived experience of people touched by adoption provides a rich knowledge base.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a leader in adoption related research.  Researchers there are conducting a survey regarding the needs of adoptive, foster, and kinship care families. The goal is to learn what contributes to positive outcomes for children, youth, and families.   If you are an adoptive parent, here is an opportunity for you share your experiences as our understanding of how to impact kids positively continues to grow.