Over
the last few years a few hundred children have been adopted from Liberia by
American parents. There is no doubt that these parents deeply love their kids
and mean the best for them. Given the huge cultural difference between the USA and
Liberia, these adoptive families would need some assistance in helping their
new children to keep in touch with their Liberian roots and grow up to have a
true sense of who they are. It is in view of this desire to help that this
Internet group was established. This group will discuss and find solutions to
social and cultural issues that may be encountered by the American parents and
acculturation difficulties that may be faced by the adopted children. The sole
purpose of this group is to help the families succeed in their transitioning of
their newly adopted child into their families. Feel free to join at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bridgingthegapliberia/
Q & A: Adoptive moms share their stories and answer
questions
Identity
of the Adopted Child
- Mary Jo Sorenson
Parenting by Faith: Dealing with Bonding Issues - Jenny Groothuis
Which
Adoption Program is Right for You?
- Jane Webber