Post-Adoption Services for High-Risk Families and Their Children: Preliminary Results of a State-Wide Intervention |
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| Authors: | Raymond V. Burke The Prevention Group Research Team Cortney Schlueter Erin Bader Karen J. Authier |
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| Affiliation: | 1. The Prevention Group, Munroe Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska;2. Omaha, Nebraska;3. Right Turn, LLC, Omaha, Nebraska;4. Lutheran Family Services, Omaha, Nebraska;5. Nebraska Children's Home Society, Omaha, Nebraska |
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| Abstract: | Despite well-documented post-adoption needs of adoptive families, most states provide no or very limited post-adoption services. This study describes Right Turn® (RT), a state-wide program for strengthening adoptive families and preventing adoption dissolution. Results suggest: (a) RT is serving its targeted audience of adoptive families with challenging problems indicated by older adopted children with a history of multiple placements, extended time in social services systems, and a host of mental health challenges; and (b) adoption training, family support when navigating access to post-adoption services, and collaboration with adoption-competent therapists appeared to have helped improve program outcomes. |
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