Adoption Competency Framework

The Adoption Competency Framework is a guideline designed to help professionals, such as social workers and therapists, understand the unique needs of adopted individuals and families. It emphasizes the importance of knowledge and skills related to adoption issues, such as identity, trauma, and family dynamics. By promoting this competence, the framework aims to ensure that adoption-related services are sensitive and effective, fostering better outcomes for children and families touched by adoption. Essentially, it helps professionals provide informed support that recognizes and addresses the complexities of the adoption experience.