Birth Child Focus Group for Parents
The purpose of the focus group is to gather information and feedback from adoptive parents with birth children about their experiences sharing their families, lives, and homes with foster/adopt children. Moreover, to learn the implications placement had or has on the wellbeing and relationships of the children. Separate focus groups will be held virtually through
Birth Child Focus Group
The purpose of the focus group is to gather information and feedback from birth children about their experiences sharing their families, lives, and homes with foster/adopt children. Moreover, to learn the implications placement had or has on their wellbeing and relationships. Separate focus groups will be held virtually through Zoom for participants in Houston and
Birth Child Focus Group for Adults
If you’re an adult (18+) whose sibling was adopted or in a Permanent Managing Conservatorship, you’re invited to join us at this essential focus group. The purpose of this event is to gather information about foster care/adoptive child placement experiences and encourage sincere discussions and better understanding about roles in the home and foster/adoptive experiences
Has Thanks Left Thankfulness?
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Understanding the Experiences of Birth Children
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Game Night Improves Family Communication (Event Recap)
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