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WHAT'S NEW

NEW RESEARCH PROJECT
We are currently conducting a new research project to better understand the stress that many parents may feel after completing their adoption. If you would like to learn more about this research project click below.

New parent stress research..

Upcoming events - Calendar of Events for 2008.

Pre Adoptive Parenting Course: -Our next set of parenting classes will begin April 1, 2008 at 7 p.m.at the International Adoption Center. Come meet with other prospective parents for this fun and informative to help you prepare for your new child. Please note that these classes have been expanded to 5 classes due to expanded topics. Learn more...

May 17, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sixth International Adoption Center Family Picnic and 5th Silent Basket Auctioin: Burke Lake Park for families that have participated in our pre and post adoptive services. , Learn more...

Post Adoption Workshops. These special one night workshops will address issues common to families that have completed their adoption and have been home for over 1 year. Click here for more details on dates and topics.

To Register for the Parenting Classes or to R.S.V.P. for any events

Please call (703) 970-2651

Home. It's where your heart is.

About Our Center
The medical care of children adopted from countries outside the U.S. presents unique challenges for families and healthcare providers. Internationally adopted children may be at risk for medical, developmental, and emotional problems not commonly seen in the U.S.

Here at the International Adoption Center, our team of professionals provide:

  • comprehensive medical evaluations
  • developmental screening
  • psychosocial interdisceplinary evaluations for children

At the Center, children of all ages receive quality care and a comprehensive evaluation from staff trained and experienced in issues of international adoption. Our goal is to assist each family in allowing their child to develop to his or her maximum potential.

Our Services
The Center provides:

  • Pre-adoption evaluation
    • including review of the medical records
    • video review
    • pre-travel counseling
  • Post-Adoption evaluations
    • medical evaluation
    • development assessment
    • laboratory/ procedure evaluation
    • immunization counseling
    • long term follow-up tracking health and behavioral issues.
  • Ongoing research on the effects of long-term Institutionalization

We work closely with your child's Primary Care Physician to provide expertise in problems unique to this population of children.

 
 
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