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Navigating first family relationships: A discussion guide

This guide is designed to help support group leaders hold a discussion about first family relationships. The term “first family” is used broadly and can include the birth family and any important person whom the child considers family.

Support group leaders will have access to the following:

  • Preparation for the meeting
  • Discussion themes
  • How to respond to challenges
  • The discussion, with videos, prompts, and topics

Published: 2023

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Navigating first family relationships: A discussion guide (162 KB PDF)

AdoptUSKids

AdoptUSKids

AdoptUSKids authors include experts in child welfare, communications, evaluation, and/or technology from across the United States. Together, they drive the AdoptUSKids project, as it supports foster and adoptive families, raises awareness about the nationwide need for more of these families, and provides resources to child welfare systems and professionals.

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