Help for those who want to build their family by adoption! Prospective parents are overwhelmed and uncertain when they begin to research all the adoption possibilities. Where do they start? As adoption has become increasingly complex, adoptive families need an experienced guide through the maze and assistance in making good choices.
Ellen Rardin is a licensed clinical social worker and the director of Adoption Counseling Services. She has helped create over 700 adoptive families since 1985.
Adoption Services offered:
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Consultation and Individual Adoption Planning: Develop a personal adoption plan, assistance in avoiding high risk adoptions, learn effective techniques to reach birthparents, understand how to go about choosing an ethical and effective international agency and learn to control adoption costs.
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Home Studies: that meet the standards of both domestic and international adoptions. Assistance with the creative of dossiers for international adoptions.
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Classes and Workshops: Ellen Rardin is a frequent speaker at adoption conferences throughout the United States. She offers seminars and workshops on a variety of adoption related topics. These have included: Gauging Emotional "Readiness for Adoption: Conversations with your Adopted Child," Issues of Post Institutionalized Children, and the History of Adoption in the United States.
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Designated Adoption: Adoptive parents and birthparents may have already matched with each other but be uncertain about the next steps to take. At Adoption Services, we offer complete resources and education to help you complete your adoption safely. legally and in a timely fashion.
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Child Placement: Adoption Counseling Services directly places children with qualified applicants.
- Embryo Adoption: “The Embryo Adoption Awareness Center is a comprehensive, neutral information source regarding embryo adoption. Our goal is to increase awareness throughout the United States regarding this exciting and unique adoption choice. The website contains answers to many of your frequently asked questions, videos regarding embryo adoption, personal stories of those who have adopted embryos and much more.”
Contact her for more information and watch our website for announcements of future speaking engagements and class dates and times.
