„Before Adoption Knocks at the Door” − the Narration of the People Supporting a Child in Expectancy Cover Image

„Zanim adopcja zapuka do drzwi” – narracje pracowników wspierających dziecko w okresie oczekiwania
„Before Adoption Knocks at the Door” − the Narration of the People Supporting a Child in Expectancy

Author(s): Andrzej Ładyżyński
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Educational Psychology, Family and social welfare
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: adoption; child; waiting for adoption

Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses the phase immediately preceding adoption. In the light of the interviews with the people supporting this process, 3 of its aspects have been presented: perception of a child, preparation of the child to adoption and a phase of separation of the child with a foster family as a special moment in its life. The time preceding adoption can sometimes be helpful for a child to prepare for meeting its new parents and dealing with the vastness of feelings' alternation accompanying it. A great resposibility lays on the people taking care of the child in the intermediate institutions, the people working with the future parents and as well on the potential new caretakers. The narration provides a proof that this is a very diffucult time not only for the child, but also for all the people taking care of it.

  • Issue Year: 9/2017
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 57-69
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish