7 Core Issues in Adoption

The seven core issues in adoption (and to some extent foster care) help to explain the complex emotional journeys of adoptees and fosterees. And, by design, also those of the families that journey alongside them.

Websites

Center for Adoption Support & Education (C.A.S.E.) - Seven Core Issues series

Recommended Books & Articles

7 Core Issues-related materials and Talking About Adoption-related materials in ORPARC's library

Seven Core Issues in Adoption & Permanency: An Introduction by Families Rising
Seven Core Issues of Adoption by Bethany Adoptions - free downloadable e-book!
Summary of the Seven Core Issues in Adoption & Permanency by National Training & Development Curriculum

Videos & Podcasts

7 Core Issues in Adoption & Foster Care by Creating a Family podcast
Engaging Kinship Caregivers with Joseph Crumbley by Annie E. Casey (video series) - author in ORPARC's library
What are the seven core issues in adoption & permanency? with Sharon Roszia & Allison Davis Maxon by Jeanette-Ically Speaking Podcast - author in ORPARC's library
Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency by All for Kids

Featured Favorites!

Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency: A Comprehensive Guide to Promoting Understanding and Healing In Adoption, Foster Care, Kinship Families and Third Party Reproduction by Sharon Roszia

The Seven Core Issues Workbook for Parents of Traumatized Children and Teens by Allison Davis Maxon

The Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency Workbook for Children and Teens: A Trauma-Informed Resource by Allison Davis Maxon

Relatives Raising Children: An Overview of Kinship Care by Joseph Crumbley