Information is a powerful thing. The more you have, the better off you will be. I strongly recommend getting AS MUCH information as you can prior to making your final decision on whether to adopt or foster a child. It's not as simple as having a child move into your home and having a hunky-dorey time. Once you have browsed the below, you may want to view some other Interesting Topics, Articles, Discussions.

On-Line Resources

There are several places on the web that offer a shoulder, or reading materials... Here are a few that I have found to offer really good information...

 

Recommended Reading

There are SEVERAL books out there that hit on the topic very well.

My personal reading has found several to be wonderful resources.
(Be advised, that the links provided are for information purposes. I do not receive a commission.)

Message Groups

Message Groups are a group mailing list that you join. Joining one or more of these can be extremely helpful simply because these are REAL people sharing their REAL problems or/and solutions they may be having with their adoptive/foster/birth children.

Yahoo! has a HUGE section dedicated to Adoption and Foster Care in their message groups. Please visit our page of highly recommended groups.

Your County Department of Social Services

You will need to contact your local Department of Social Services to sign up for MAPP class and your future home study. They also will be able to answer any questions you may have.

See our webpage for a detailed list including websites and county numbers.