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We are here to support you on your journey to help children who have been traumatized, abused, abandoned and have other challenges.  Parenting these children is challenging and finding the support, information and resources that we need should not be challenging.
 
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Latest in Mental Health

Support Ideas (Nov 13, 2007 at 11:06 PM) - Support Ideas By Nancy Thomas 1. Realize this is a very painful situation. If you are on the Mom’s side, you are on the child’s side. If you take the child’s side against the Mom, they both lose. Read more...

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (Oct 6, 2007 at 12:52 AM) - There are many misconceptions and fictions about treatments for trauma-attachment disordered children. Is treatment dangerous and deadly? Is it a miracle cure? What, exactly, is Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy?

The Nine Stages of Grief in Parents of RAD Kids (Oct 4, 2007 at 9:51 PM) - Grief is dealt with in many different ways. Some adoptive children deal with grief by hiding their emotions and not letting others get to close. 		What Kids Need to Get 'Past the Past' (Oct 11, 2007 at 8:28 PM) - This emotional baggage can be overwhelming to the child and to the foster parent, regardless of the years of experience under their belts. Please subscribe for more information.

Attachment Disorder Checklist (Oct 6, 2007 at 12:26 AM) - A professional assessment is necessary to determine whether or not a child has an Attachment disorder. At the Center we use several tests as part of a comprehensive assessment to determine what attachment issues are causing problems and what will be the most effective treatment plan. We work very closely with the parents to develop a plan to help remediate attachment problems. This check list can help you identify areas of potential problem. This check list is not meant to substitute for a professional assessment and treatment plan. To read more please subscribe.

Our Newest in Adoption & Foster Care

Vital Records (Jan 17, 2008 at 11:46 PM) - The Division of Vital Records Administration (DVRA) issues certified copies of births, deaths, marriages and divorces certificates to qualified individuals and agencies that provide a "direct and tangible" interest in obtaining a record. Mom Uses Divorce to Help Orphans of the World (Jan 14, 2008 at 6:36 PM) - For a wonderful article about a woman who when through a hard time at one point in her life and got a divoice. Single and taking care of 2 children by herself she saw a video about an orphanage in Hungary.

Our Latest Forum Posts

Rhode Island (Nov 14, 2008 at 4:13 PM) - For events in Rhode Island. - posted by asklingl in Events in Your Area

Connecticut (Nov 14, 2008 at 4:12 PM) - Post events in Connecticut. - posted by asklingl in Events in Your Area

Maine (Nov 14, 2008 at 4:11 PM) - For events in Maine. - posted by asklingl in Events in Your Area

Vermont (Nov 14, 2008 at 4:10 PM) - Events in Vermont. - posted by asklingl in Events in Your Area

Re: Massachusetts (Nov 14, 2008 at 4:10 PM) - Westborough, MA: A basic introduction to adoption. It will be presented by the Adoption Community of New England in Westborough, MA. The next meeting is Saturday, December 13, 2008 from 2-5:30PM. - posted by asklingl in Events in Your Area

Our Upcoming Events

[ Jan 15, 2009 ] Autism Family Nights in Nottingham - You’re invited! Are you the parent or guardian of a child with Autism? Do you work with a child on the spectrum? If you answered yes, please join us for the first Autism Family Night of the 2008/2009 school year. Our meetings are a great place to share, learn, and connect with local families. The meeting starts with a potluck meal where we all eat together. Following dinner, the children participate in activities with two of SAU #44’s incredible Occupational Therapists. All family members are welcome at this event - siblings, grandparents, close friends. The events will be held at the Nottingham Community Center, located on Route152 (approximately 5 miles form Route 4), the 3rd Thursday of each month (October 16, November 20, December 18, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18). This is a potluck event so please bring something to share! Candace Lord, SAU #44 Behavior Specialist, 566-0201; Sherri Nelson, parent, 463-7525; Toni Canfield, parent, 942-5117.