Fathering_Fun

http://www.in.gov/dcs/files/picturebook.pdf

Chris:
http://www.adoptuskids.org/_app/child/ChildViewNoBanner.aspx?id=42026&sid=16



http://www.slideshare.net/brianhousand/personalized-learning-osseo-minnesota-2015


Create mini plumbing house, which can be taken in a truck.  Hook up a hose to it to "simulate" a main water valve.

Print out learning sheets.  Horizonal rows for each age group.  (ex: 3ft for grade school stuff,  5ft for highschool stuff)

 Grades:
 01-03 biology overview, electronic parts pictures, government overview,
 05-08
 09-14

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...to ensure best practices there are many costs associated with adoptions. (up to $50k'ish)

An agency must pay highly educated social workers (at least Masters level)
to write home studies &
provide counseling,
termination of birthparent rights
and post-placement supervision.

Agencies, provide families with
educational materials and resources.
outreach to potential birthparents.
This requires marketing staff to
develop materials,
maintain websites, and
buy advertising,


administrative staff are required to answer the phone,
provide accounting services,
comply with non-profit laws,
ensure families are notified
how many times their birthparent letter is mailed or saved online.

also costs any business has, such as
rent,
phones,
Internet, and
insurance.


many agencies, receive both private donations and grants,
usually for special projects to enhance our services and
do not cover the basic costs of an adoption.

As a result, most of the costs to do an adoption are borne by the adoptive parents.
IAC tries to help by providing a sliding scale fee structure,
but even with this accommodation it is often a stretch for families to find the funds to adopt.

This is where financial aid, like adoption grants, can come into play and help more families fulfill their dream of adopting a baby.