[amyfk]

Thanks for sharing Karen. Very interesting reading, but sad also.
I think there needs to be more action on part of the adoption agencies and the adoptive parents.
I think adoption agencies and homestudy workers should give prospective adoptive parents information and lectures(for lack of a better word) on the potential issues of international adoptees. So many Paps, are so excited to move on to become parents after suffering from Infertility and the like that I dont think they know or think about all of the ramifications that PI kids may face. I also think that many of the adoption agencies act as businesses. They should also do follow up after the children come home at regular intervals to see if there are any issues that are coming up. They should also be a source of referrals to therapists and early intervention specialists.
I also think that if adoptive parents feel overwhelmed that they should reach out to their agencies, homestudy agencies etc. I think there may be a feeling of "shame" from some of these folks that they should be able to handle whatever comes their way. However, they should be encouraged to seek help and support and know that there is no stigma associated with it.
Amy K, NJ