Is Foster Care Adoption Right for Me?

Name

First Name

Last Name

Survey

I am motivated to adopt a child from foster care because I would like to have more children.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Adopting a child will fill a void in my life.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

All children need is love to thrive.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Changes in routine, expectations or in general cause me a great deal of stress.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I am open to learning new things that can help me be successful and applying them to my life.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I have a general understanding of how childhood trauma impacts children's development and outcomes.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I am currently parenting my own biological children (under the age of 18)

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I would like to adopt so much child/children can have a sibling.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I have a strong support system in my community/friends/family/etc.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

My partner and I share the desire to adopt a child from foster care.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I would like to adopt an older child/children because it is easier and/or faster than adopting an infant.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Foster children love their biological family members, even if they experienced abuse or neglect while in their care, and that is OK.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Counseling is a helpful resource for individuals and/or families to help navigate and cope with times of stress or transition.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

Adoption requires complete commitment to a child/children and I am comfortable with that.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

If an adopted child becomes aggressive or inappropriate with another child in the home, the adoption should be disrupted (no longer move forward).

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

I know other families who have adopted.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree