Post Adoption Support
It is CRI's belief that families who receive support services on a long term basis have the least risk of adoption disruption. The focus of post adoption support emphasizes empowering and strengthening the family unit, as well as giving families the tools and confidence to navigate various systems, address issues as they arise, and parent effectively.
Placement and Post Placement Services
Services can include transportation to and from visits between the child and new family, and ongoing clinical and case management support before and after the transition. Ongoing assessment, parent education, assisting in accessing community services, and helping the family work through any adjustment issues are all included in this level of service.
Recruitment/Licensure of Families
CRI provides specialized recruitment of families for children who have been waiting too long for adoptive families. Services can include presenting the child to interested families and posting the child's information on CRI's web page and at public events. Creative recruitment efforts such as informational sessions for families interested in a particular child and public adoption events have been arranged by CRI staff. The child’s social worker works in close collaboration with support workers of potential families, DCF recruitment efforts (i.e. Wednesday’s Child, Heart Gallery, etc). Assessments, trainings, and home studies can be provided for families who come forward. Typically the home study and approval process is completed within 90 days. Visits are conducted with the child to become acquainted with his/her needs and help prepare him/her for the transition to a forever family.
For more information about Adoption Services, please e-mail us at pwilliams_criinc.org or call Pam Williams at 860-665-9478 ext. 111
EVERY CHILD DESERVES A CHANCE!
