What types of families are needed to adopt “special needs” children?
These children need all types of families – single parents (both mothers and fathers), two parent homes, older parents, younger parents, childless persons, families with children – but the main requisite is a love for children and a commitment to helping them grow and develop physically, emotionally and mentally, and an ability to learn and be flexible along with these children as they come into your home. In addition, there are many books, articles and websites available to help your family learn and prepare for these children and help you understand what impact adoption and their past will have on them.