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Alaska Consent to Stepparent Adoption - Consent of Child Age 10 or Older

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Consent to Stepparent Adoption - Consent of Child Age 10 or Older, is an official form from the Alaska Court System, which complies with all applicable laws and statutes. USLF amends and updates the forms as is required by Alaska statutes and law.

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Congratulations on your adoption! Congratulations on your new addition to your family! We know that love is what really makes a family, and we're excited to meet yours!

Congratulations on your adoption! Congratulations on your new addition to your family! We know that love is what really makes a family, and we're excited to meet yours!

Dr. Steven Nickman suggests that the ideal time for telling children about their adoption appears to be between the ages of 6 and 8. By the time children are 6 years old, they usually feel established enough in their family not to feel threatened by learning about adoption.

Congratulate them! Be genuinely thrilled for them Tell them, Congrats! Be supportive. Acknowledge their struggle. Tell them funny parenting stories if you have them. Act just like you would if they were pregnant and expecting. Be positive. Ask if they need help. Inquire about how they are feeling.

The court must decide what is best for the child/children. The court has to find out if the natural parents agree to the adoption.If a parent does not have Parental Responsibility (PR), the court is not required to have their consent before making an adoption order.

Do talk about adoption regularlyand well before your child understands it. Don't ignore or criticize the birth parents. Don't wait for your kids to ask questions. Don't talk about how lucky your child is to be adopted. Don't focus on how special your child is. Do get good resources.

Answer honestly, and be as concrete as you can in your descriptions of your child's birthparents, what their life was like, and why they weren't able to raise a child. These discussions go hand-in-hand with reassuring your child that you will always be there to take care of herthat adoption is forever.

Can I Put My 10-Year-Old Up for Adoption?There are very few adoption agencies able to work with voluntary placements of children who are 10 years old. Local social services and your department of child services are likely the professionals most equipped to help.

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Alaska Consent to Stepparent Adoption - Consent of Child Age 10 or Older