Companion video to "Multiple Transitions: A Young
Child's Point of View on Foster Care and Adoption." This video is designed
for the support of foster and adoptive parents, as well as for the training
of professionals in child welfare. It acknowledges that caring for, and falling
in love with a child who has been traumatized by abuse, loss or profound neglect
bears little resemblance to the romantic stories about adoption often told to
unsuspecting parents. Video is accompanied by a booklet offering a brief look
at attachment disorders and listing references and available resources. (Color,
11 minutes, 2004, $70)
Special Note: Regarding "Is Anyone In There? Adopting
a Wounded Child" - This video was designed to tell a very specific and
personal story, that of a parent who is startled to discover that she has just
adopted a child who gives very little back, and whose behavior will challenge
everything the parent thought she knew about parenting, and about love. It is
NOT an easy film to watch. It is NOT a good recruiting film for adoptive parents.
It is NOT about the joys of adoption. It does NOT tell every adoptive parent's
story. It IS a breakthrough film for parents who have been struggling to find
words to describe what is wrong. It IS an opportunity to forestall adoption
disruption by demonstrating that the family's struggle makes sense, that they
are not crazy, that there is help.