The Assessment

Ensuring Stability
For families & Children

Adopting or fostering a child is a rewarding but challenging journey. The well-being of both the child and the family is crucial, and it begins with evaluating your readiness. Our Pre-Adoption and Pre-Foster Care Assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation to help ensure that your family is prepared to provide the stable, loving environment every child deserves.

WHY THE ASSESSMENT?

Understanding the Importance of Readiness

Bringing a trauma-exposed child into your home introduces new levels of emotional, relational, and practical challenges. The assessment evaluates your marriage readiness and family structure to help you navigate these challenges with grace. It helps you identify the strengths and areas for growth, ensuring that you’re equipped to create a nurturing environment for both the child and your family. This process ensures that both you and the child have the best possible start in your new journey together.

What Does the Assessment Cover?

Comprehensive Coverage
for Holistic Readiness

Adoption/Foster Care Expectations

Are your expectations aligned with the realities of fostering/adoption?

Adoption/Foster Care Considerations

What is the emotional and logistical impact of bringing a child into your home?

Parenting Approaches

How will you tailor your parenting style to meet the unique needs of a child with a trauma background?

What Happens Next?

Personalized Guidance and Support

Once your assessment is complete, Chaplain Ted will personally contact you to schedule two virtual meetings. During these sessions, you’ll review your assessment results, discuss potential areas of growth, and receive personalized advice on how to strengthen your family’s readiness. This ensures that you are not only prepared but supported throughout the process.

The assessment is currently offered 

free of charge

thanks to the generosity of partners who believe in your mission to bring stability to children in need.

Ready to Begin?

Take the First Step Toward Building a Stable Family

Contact Chaplain Ted Stackpole to receive your personalized assessment link. Start the process of transforming your home into a place of stability and love for a child in need.

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