Whether a child joins a family through domestic adoption, international adoption, or foster care, he or she may have needs that require additional consideration. Pediatrician, author, and adoptive parent Dr. Elaine Schulte helps parents and prospective parents navigate these potential needs with strategies and tips from her book, Caring for Your Adopted Child: An Essential Guide for Parents. Through this webinar, attendees will learn:

• The role of an adoption medicine physician
• The most common medical and mental health concerns for adopted children
• And the importance of positive adoption language in conversation with family, friends, and community

Credit Hours: 1.0