Adoption
True or False: After I am adopted, I will be able to still be able to have contact with my biological family
TRUE!
Who are the people in my family?
Something that makes me happy
What are three rules from HALO?
No Hurts, Stick Together, Have Fun
Working in teams, make up a silly dance to share with your family.
My name will change to _____ and that makes me feel _____.
Something I like to do with my adoptive family is __________.
Something I can do to make me feel better when I'm sad or angry.
What is the hardest rule to follow at home?
Using kind words, ask the person to your right if you can feed them a gummy lifesaver.
When I think about being adopted, I am most excited about...
Something that I used to do with my birth family that I enjoyed and would like to continue doing when I am adopted
What it feels likes inside my body when I get mad.
If you could make up a rule for the house, what would it be?
Taking turns, everyone share what your favorite food is.
When I think about being adopted, I worry about...
What does the word FAMILY mean to you?
When I am upset, who can I talk to about my feelings?
Who is my mom, my dad, a trusted adult.
Why do we have rules?
Working together, make up a family handshake.
What is the difference between foster care and adoption?
In foster care kids have foster parents who help to take care of kids until the judge says it's safe to go back home to birth family. When you are adopted the judge decides that it is not safe for you to go back home. The judge says that your foster family will become your FOREVER family!
Name something you love about every family member.
When someone else is upset, what can I do to help them feel better?
Who makes the rules in your family?
Using kind words, ask the person to your left if you can put a band aid on a hurt for them.