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Adoption Loss: How can I reduce the risk of a reclaim?

One of the most important services yourThe reclaim rate often depends on when the
adoption professional should provide isbirth mother changes their mind: before the
watching for "red flags." These are warningbirth, at the hospital, or when the child has
signs that indicate a birth mother is at riskbeen in the adoptive parent's care. As hard
of reclaiming or having a change of heart inas any change of heart is, it's much easier
her  adoption  plan.to have the birthparents make this decision
before you've received the child in your
Your adoption professional should begin witharms.
the initial screening of potential birth
mothers. Most adoption professionals withA qualified adoption professional that
years of experience will know the importantproperly screens, monitors and provides
questions to ask. By asking vital questions,options for counseling or peer counseling for
they can find out precisely what she'sbirth mothers should have a reclaim rate of
looking for in her life, if adoption is aaround 4% to 6 %. At Lifetime our reclaim
good choice for her and her child, and whatrate is very low, because we offer a great
she  desires  in  adoptive  parents.deal of services and attention to each
client.
They should be able to spot from the outset
the warning signs of a woman not ready orExtensive information on reclaims can be
willing to see the adoption through. It isfound in chapter four of my book, (ISBN
difficult for adoptive parents to do this onnumber  0-9705734-2-1).
their  own.
"I am amazed at how much good and practical
The national reclaim rate varies greatlyinformation Adoption: Your Step-by-Step Guide
between professionals and can be as low ascontains, especially the sections on how to
4%, but some organizations have much higheravoid bad adoption situations. It is good
rates of adoption disruption. I have seen oneadvice for anyone looking to adopt, and for
attorney claiming 25% reclaim as normal. Thisanyone thinking about adopting, it's a
is  not  an  acceptable  reclaim  rate.MUST-read!"- Eric A.



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