Give a child the opportunity for a family and a future.

Helping your new family on the journey.

Accompanying you each step of the way.

After you adopt, you will likely have many questions, and challenges may arise. Some areas you may need information on include:

  • The impact of adoption at various developmental stages
  • Grief and loss issues
  • How to deal with questions from strangers
  • Where to get support and specialized intervention

At Bethany, we realize how important information and support are to adoptive families. Post-placement visits from Bethany staff are routine and required, do not hesitate to contact us when questions arise.

Adoption is a lifelong journey.You may find that you need support years after the adoption has been finalized. We will be here to help.

 

Learn more about post-adoption services:
Post Adoption Guide 2011 >
 
More resources for adoptive families:

Adoption support may include:

  • Information
  • Referrals
  • Education
  • Support for search and reunion
  • Mentors or support groups
  • Clinical adoption counseling services

*Not all services are offered in every branch.

Please contact us to verify which services are available at the Bethany office near you.

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Wisconsin resources:

Parent Stressline: 1-608-241-2221
This is a stressline run by Canopy Center in Madison, WI. It is staffed DAILY from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

International Adoption Clinic - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin - Samantha L. Wilson, Ph.D.
www.chw.org/internationaladoption

Adoption & Foster Care Therapists of Wisconsin:
http://www.wifostercareandadoption.org/library/1054/therapistlist.pdf

Adoption Related Support Groups:
www.wiadoptioninfocenter.org/library/645/supportgroups.doc

 



 





 

 

 

Respite Care Association of Wisconsin:
www.respitecarewi.org/

Sensory Integration Therapy Services in Wisconsin:
http://www.dsaw.org/Data/Sites/3/media/resources/sitherapistswi.pdf

Wisconsin Post Adoption Resource Centers:
http://www.wiadopt.org/dnay/82/page.htm

Adoption Resources of Wisconsin:
http://wiadopt.org/

National resources:

Focus on the Family Post Adoption Phone Line: 1-800-A-Family (232-6459)
This phone line is staffed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (EST)

National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities:
http://nichcy.org/state-organization-search-by-state


 

Resource library:

Our resource library is made possible with funding from: Milwaukee Irish Fest Foundation (Waukesha Library), The Oberreich Foundation (Fond du Lac Library), and the Standard Process (Waukesha Library.) Resources can be checked out by visiting either Waukesha or Fond du Lac offices.

How to check out resources >

Resource library list >

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