And they know that soon their family will grow too. Prepare and Support At Another Choice, the adoption process begins with an orientation, followed by 30 hours of family preparation classes. From the very first session, our training also includes adoptive families and not just the ones who had a smooth ride. When families who experienced major challenges come to share, the class receives a true indication of what to expect. Experienced parents also help would-be adopters to see that everyday people can adopt successfully.
Classes are interactive, nonjudgmental, and honest.
Prospective parents contribute to their own training experience and our agency staff give up some of the control to let parents know the agency trusts them to make sound decisions. Particularly when training African Americans, workers must empower families, commend their efforts, and encourage them to trust their instincts. At the same time, families need permission to turn to you for help. At Another Choice, we say that post-placement services begin the day before a child arrives in the home. Another Choice has been blessed with success success that is closely linked to the comprehensive approach we use to recruit and retain black families.