By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R Like all children, adopted children spend a good portion of their waking hours in school. Because school is such an important aspect of children’s lives, adoptive parents, like all parents, want their child’s school experience to … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R Adoption is considered by many as a “gray” area of the law. This is a big myth perpetuated by ignorance. The fact is that statutes in all states strictly regulate the adoption process. Home studies are … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R First grade is when “real school” begins. Six-year-olds now have reached the age when they are required to sit still, pay attention and learn to read and write. During these years, they will gain a new … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R of Adoptiondoctors.com Selecting a social worker to complete your home study is similar to a birth mother selecting an adoptive parent. You must look at what the social worker has to offer and select one whom … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka LCSW-R Question: My partner and I have been living in a loving relationship for 5 years and have our wedding date set for October 2007 will this be a problem regarding adoption? Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! … Continue reading →

By: Leslie Zindulka Question: My husband and I are getting ready to begin the international adoption process, and wondering whether it is necessary to disclose something. Thirty years ago, my husband was convicted on a drug possession misdemeanor. The conviction … Continue reading →