Due to early trauma and and separation, adopted children have often developed certain coping mechanisms that means they can find it difficult to form relationships and display challenging behaviour.
You will have learned various techniques during your preparation training on how to cope with this but as you get to know your child you will become aware of the complexities of their issues.
It’s important to recognise at this point that this is the norm and that there are a range of support and therapies available to help you and your child overcome these difficulties. Choose from the options below:
Advice
How to access the support your family needs
Therapies
Find out what therapeutic services are available to you
Search
Find adoption support providers near you
Education
How adopted children can be supported through school
Funding
The Adoption Support fund and other entitlements
Housing
You might be entitled to priority housing