Another way of supporting adoptive families is to ask if you can help in any way. Iris cherishes the friends who offered outgrown children's clothing in like-new condition. If you have extra, don't be afraid to offer it. See also the Department's Wednesday's Child Web site for information on specific children available for adoption and a link to a voluntary adoption registry. Be generous with understanding.
Adoption involves a lot of revamping, adjusting, and change.
That may mean that a parent's availability within the community will change. Iris emphasized the need for understanding of new demands and schedules. I might not be able to do all that I did before. I may need to cancel, say 'no' or put my family first for a while. I needed for people to say, 'I understand and I respect what you're doing'.