More view on adoptees

Adoption aftercare: reason and goal 4

More attention for adoption aftercare 5

The purpose and status of this note 6

Adoption aftercare in 3 phases 7

Structure and reading guide 7

1 The interpretation phase: prior to the matching 8

1.1 Accessing and collecting information: vulnerable and protective factors in view 8

1.2 Interpreting the available information: the role of the pediatrician 9

1.3 In summary: responsibilities, tasks and action points 11

2 The evaluation phase: the first year after arrival 13

2.1 The medical evaluation: within 2 weeks after arrival 13

2.2 Parent course and home consultation or tailor-made support: the first year after arrival 15

2.3 In summary: responsibilities, tasks and action points 18

3 The aftercare phase: finger on the pulse in the longer term 20

3.1 Adoption families monitored: adoption alertness in the immediate vicinity of the adoptive family 21

3.2 Promoting Adoption Alertness and Basic Knowledge 23

3.3 In summary: responsibilities, tasks and action points 24

Appendices 26

B1 Parties involved

B2 Overview of pediatricians in the Netherlands with experience in the field of foreign adoption

B3 NVK guideline 'Research with foreign adopted children'

B4 Players in the Adoption Field: Overview of Tasks and Responsibilities

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