In this second episode of my 3-part adoption/foster care guide, I go over some factors that foster parents should consider in the matching process. This includes culture, ethnicity/race, and special needs. Time stamps below.

In the last episode of the guide, I talk all about working with agencies. Stay tuned!

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Time stamps:

"00:00 - Intro"

"01:38 - Cultural and racial/ethnic considerations"

"05:12 - Indian Child Welfare Act"

"06:07 - Special needs children"

"09:19 - Contact with the bio family"

"12:52 - Preferences of the child"