Good question, and thanks for the comment. This beautiful little boy was in family care (sometimes referred to as foster care) while his legal situation was resolved and he was able to be eligible for adoption. This family helped prepare him to be able to bond with his adoptive family. If he had remained in the orphanage during this time, he would have been at risk for further developmental delays and it would have been a harder transition to his adoptive family. We'd be happy to chat if you have additional questions!
Great question! Family care is commonly referred to as foster care in the U.S. and some other nations. However, many developing countries don't have a family care program. We bring family care/foster care to locations where previously the only legal option for orphaned and vulnerable children was institutional care in large orphanages. Feel free to visit hopeeffect.com for more information, or you can always reach out with additional questions!
How can he leave this family and go to another without trauma? He is bonded to this family! I thought they adopted him until I saw the very end.
Good question, and thanks for the comment. This beautiful little boy was in family care (sometimes referred to as foster care) while his legal situation was resolved and he was able to be eligible for adoption. This family helped prepare him to be able to bond with his adoptive family. If he had remained in the orphanage during this time, he would have been at risk for further developmental delays and it would have been a harder transition to his adoptive family. We'd be happy to chat if you have additional questions!
How is it different from having foster parents?
Great question! Family care is commonly referred to as foster care in the U.S. and some other nations. However, many developing countries don't have a family care program. We bring family care/foster care to locations where previously the only legal option for orphaned and vulnerable children was institutional care in large orphanages. Feel free to visit hopeeffect.com for more information, or you can always reach out with additional questions!