As Paths for Families

See schedule oplacement services: in its infant adoption program, Paths for Families (pff) finds Families for every child in need, no matter how simple or complex their needs may be. Pff provides free counseling to pregnant women and their partners who face difficult decisions about the safety and security of their children. Counseling services to manage the adoption relationship continue to be available at no charge throughout the lifetime of parents who place a child for adoption. Prospective adoptive parents complete home studies and training to help prepare them for the unique issues associated with raising children through adoption. Birth and adoptive Families receive support in maintaining healthy, secure open adoption relationships. In its placement program for older children growing up in public foster care, pff recruits, trains and supports prospective adoptive parents who seek to adopt school age and teenagers (up to age 21) who are in public foster care throughout the united states. Intensive training focuses on developing the skills needed to care for children who have suffered repeated trauma throughout childhood. The agency matches children with Families and works with public caseworkers and Families to ensure a smooth transition for the child. Intensive family support continues after placement through adoption finalization and remains available when needed throughout the child's lifetime.

Permanency support services: pff provides counseling, guidance and training to birth, adoptive, foster, kinship and guardianship Families. Services are designed to help children and young adults heal from past trauma and provide parents the understanding and tools that are needed to help children and youth thrive. Counseling services are provided to individuals, Families and groups and are all strength based. Pff provides professional development for mental health and child/family serving professionals to enhance the capacity of the community to effectively understand and respond to the unique needs of this population.

Home study services: pff provides adoption home studies for Families residing in Maryland, Virginia and the district of columbia who seek to adopt children from the united states and abroad. Adoptive Families are provided support and guidance after placement to assist the child and parents As they transition to their new family. All home study and post placement services are completed in accordance with state, federal and international requirements.