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Adopting Older Kids

Brenda Scott · April 10, 2020 · Leave a Comment

The subject of adopting older kids tugs at my heart and I desperately want to share it with all of you. Did you know that many of the older kids simply age out of the system and never find an adoptive family? This is terrible! I pray that we, friends, can change this. My … [Read more...] about Adopting Older Kids

Myth: You Need a Big Home to Adopt

Brenda Scott · April 7, 2020 · 1 Comment

You don't need a big home in order to adopt. Many people have false beliefs about why they can't adopt. I want to dispel these myths that they believe and shed some light on these subjects. Today's subject is housing. If you'd like to read more information about this, Chapter 12 … [Read more...] about Myth: You Need a Big Home to Adopt

How Old (or Young) Should You Be to Adopt?

Brenda Scott · March 24, 2020 · Leave a Comment

If you have considered adopting a child, you may wonder what age you need to be. Is there an ideal age for adoptive parents? Let's take a look. A Quote From My Book In chapter 12 in my book, adoption: your questions answered, I wrote the following: Most states require … [Read more...] about How Old (or Young) Should You Be to Adopt?

Coronavirus: Why Adoptive & Foster Families are at Risk

Brenda Scott · March 13, 2020 · Leave a Comment

You can hardly go anywhere without hearing about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Possibly, the last thing you want to hear right now is that your family--your precious adoptive or foster family--is at risk. Let me explain this further. First: The Trauma the Kids Faced The … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: Why Adoptive & Foster Families are at Risk

Let’s Talk About Adoption: Waiting Children Need Families

Brenda Scott · February 23, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Adoption is an Important Subject to Talk About, Because There Are So Many Waiting Kids Who Need a Family! Did you know that there are literally millions of children waiting for a family? They need people like you who are brave enough to adopt. This was originally a Facebook … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk About Adoption: Waiting Children Need Families

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Hi! I’m Brenda Scott, and I think you’re a hero for considering adoption. If you’re new and simply want to adopt, my book “Adoption: your questions answered” was written with you in mind.  If you’re an experienced adoptive parent, stick around. I’m here to support you, too.

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