Adoption Preservation Program

 

 

I wanted to let you know about a wonderful resource I just became aware of - Metropolitan Family Services, in the Chicagoland area.

 

For more than 154 years Metropolitan Family Services has been a voice for families. With compassionate counsel and services for families struggling to overcome incredible challenges, Metropolitan makes a difference in their lives and provides hope for their future. From early childhood programs to elder care services, every family member is encouraged to work together to realize their amazing strength.

 

MFS also has an "Adoption Preservation Program" which  provides intensive home, office and community-based interventions for families formed through adoption or guardianship. Specialized treatment for attachment and trauma issues, grief/loss resolution, educational and emotional issues is provided through counseling, psycho-educational and support groups. Families are linked to needed resources and after-hour support is available. The program is supported by DCFS.

 

If you are in need of post-adoption support, please call 312-986-4000 or visit their web site for more information at www. metrofamily.org.

Post-Adoption Hotline

Focus On the Family has just launched a free post-adoption phone line for adoptive families.

The phone number is 800-A-FAMILY (232-6459) and is staffed Mon – Fri from 8am – 10pm EST by Christian counselors who can help address adoption-related issues.

This resource is a vitally important complement to the role of the local church in supporting, encouraging and aiding adoptive families amidst the joys and difficulties of loving children from difficult places.

If you are an adoptive family with questions, issues or concerns about your child, please call

1-800-232-6459.