Adoptive Families
Holt provides lifelong support to all adoptive families, whether they adopted through Holt or another agency.
We are here to serve, connect and support all adoptive families.
We understand that all adoptive families have diverse and complex life experiences. At Holt, we strive to provide post-adoption support to all those who ask for it, regardless of their placing agency. Our services include everything from one-on-one coaching and education for parents to assistance with birth family search, citizenship support and summer camps for adoptees!
Post-Adoption Coaching & Education (PACE)
Work one on one with an adoption-competent professional to address a specific issue you and your child are struggling with.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Learn how to correct your child’s behavior without losing emotional connection! TBRI family camp is also available in Oregon and Illinois.
Support & Education
Adoption can result in emotional challenges and questions. We’re here to help.
Birth Search
Holt’s post adoption services department provides a wide variety of search services for adoptees. If you are interested in beginning a birth parent search, begin here.
Citizenship & Documentation
Need help or advice on obtaining records or learning about citizenship? Contact us.
Summer Camps
Holt offers overnight camps for adoptees ages 9-17 as well as day camps for the whole family.
Adoptive Parent Resource Center (APRC)
Explore parenting resources, tips and guidance to help adopted children thrive.
Post Adoption Reports
Details on reports due once your adopted child arrives in the U.S.
Youth Adoptees
Programs, mentorship and support services for all youth adoptees.
Circle Back – Adoptee Mentorship
Adoptee to Adoptee Support
Designed for adoptees, by adoptees, Holt’s Circle Back program strives to help youth adoptees build a positive identity. Help your child connect with an older adoptee through a Circle Back mentorship. Sign your child up today!
Thank you for your interest in becoming an adoptee mentor through our Circle Back program!
Our Post Adoption Services team will be in touch soon with more details.Adoptee Birth Country Travel
Our team can help arrange visits to important adoption landmarks like orphanages or adoption offices. Holt offers group travel opportunities, as well as assistance for family trips to country of birth.
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