Free Course On Creating Lifebooks

Adoption Learning Partners is offering a free online course all about creating lifebooks. This course covers some of the things that could be included in a lifebook, and provides templates you can print out and use. This course will be free until May 31, 2009. Beginning June 1, however, there will be a $30 fee. So there’s extra motivation to get started now! Use the link below to register. Adoption Learning Partners ©...

Adoption Lifebook Supplies

If you’re looking for supplies to create a one of a kind lifebook for your child, please take a look at the Lifebook Page in our Adoption Shop. You’ll find products such as the Adopting Me personalization kit which includes 18 pages designed to fit the needs of all families, whether adopting internationally or domestically or in an open or closed adoption. These pre-packaged pages insert into The Story of Me to...

Adoption Lifebooks

The Life Book Story: Vera Fahlberg It is difficult to grow up to be a psychologically-healthy adult without having had to one’s own history. Traditionally, the family is the repository of knowledge about the child. Children separated from their families of origin do not have daily access to this source of information about their personal histories. It becomes more difficult for them to develop a strong sense of self...

Adoption Life Book Ideas

Your childs lifebook is their story. It’s their past, present and future. It’s a record of their life though words, photographs, memorabilia, artwork and more. There is no wrong way to do a lifebook. It’s really more of a concept. If your child is old enough to participate in helping to put together their lifebook, encourage them to do so. It is great way for open up lines of communication about how they...

Adoption Lifebooks

Adoption Scrapbooks: by Vera Raposo Unless someone has experienced the entire adoption process firsthand, no one can truly appreciate what is involved in this long haul. Some couples know right from the start that they will adopt. Others however don’t begin the application process until after years of disappointment. Either way, the end result – a beautiful child – makes the journey all worthwhile. The gift of a...

Adoption Lifebooks

Thirteen Things to include in an adoption lifebook 1. Information on where your child was born. I requested information on the visitors website where my children were born.2. Print out a “On the day you were born” from this site. 3. Photographs of those who were involved such as case workers, agency staff, foster parents, etc. 4. Photographs of birthfamily, if you have it. 5. A page of your thoughts when you...