The Lifelong Journey: Maintaining Children's Stability and Well-being in Adoptive and Guardianship Families 

Module 8 looks at the factors that shape adoption or guardianship adjustment and facilitate the child and family's ongoing safety, permanency, and well-being. Lessons will explore the needs of children and families after adoption or guardianship and the kinds of services that help to sustain them; the role of the professional in preparing children and families to address mental health needs throughout the adoption or guardianship process; and strategies for providing support to strengthen and sustain family stability post adoption or guardianship.