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Who We Are Looking For
The waiting children are all different; they each have their own unique needs, desires, and interests. Adoptive parents are also different. They come from all walks of life, with diverse life experiences, levels of education, income levels, occupations, and lifestyles. Some have experience with children, while others are willing to learn.
Successful adoptive parents do, however, have some traits in common:
• The desire to help a child.
• The self-assurance to ask for help when they need it.
• The ability to provide direction and structure in a nurturing way.
• The ability to recognize and celebrate small successes.
• The willingness to stick by a child through difficult behaviors and situations.
• The capacity to learn and grow.
• Compassion, patience, tolerance, strength of character, and a sense of humor.
• Support from family, friends, and members of their community. |
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