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Adoption & Foster Care: Resources

There are many resources through Military OneSource and other Defense Department programs that support mission readiness and enhance quality of life for the military community. Browse Adoption & Foster Care-related resources below and click for more details including links and access information.

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Adoption and Foster Care
Learn about adoption and foster care information resources available to military families to help navigate adoption and foster care and learn about resources to help parents and children adjust and thrive through changes.
Podcasts
Adoption Reimbursement
Learn more about the variety of Defense Department support for military families who are considering adoption, including adoption reimbursement benefits.
Podcasts
Engaged Parenting for MilParents
Learn ways you can connect with your child, including how taking walks with your toddler can improve their language skills, as well as how to connect with your teenager on a personal level.
Podcasts
First Steps Toward Fostering in the Military
Moving as a parent can add considerations and challenges to the PCS process. Discover tips and tools, including confidential counseling, to help you handle the different emotions of family members.
Mobile Apps
FOCUS On the Go!
Families OverComing Under Stress, or FOCUS, On the Go app allows you to access the skills taught in FOCUS — from anywhere!
External Websites
MCEC Military Parent Resources
The Military Child Education Coalition includes parenting resources, programs and articles for parents of military children.
Podcasts
Thriving as New Parents
Learn more about Thrive’s free, online parent-education programming that provides age-appropriate, evidence-informed, best-parenting guidelines for children from birth to 18.

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