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We take PRIDE in our support services!

At Spaulding for Children, we believe that education and preparation are crucial to a smooth transition from foster care to adoption. That is why we offer Parent Resource Information Development Education (PRIDE) to all adoption applicants. Successful completion of the PRIDE classes is required prior to placement of a child.

P.R.I.D.E. explores:

	An overview of the Child Welfare System
	Separation and loss
	Bonding and attachment
	Adoption issues
	Strengthening family relationships
	Planning for change
	Parenting the sexually abused child
	Meeting with experienced adoptive parents
	Cultural diversity
	Discipline and behavior management You must agree with the agency's discipline policy.

	Discipline Policy Spaulding for Children adoptive and foster parents agree to abide by the Agency's discipline policy, which states: The primary purpose of discipline must be to encourage appropriate behavior, not to punish the child. Children must be treated with respect and dignity. Discipline must suit the particular needs and circumstances of each child, and it must take into account the child's age, developmental level, specific misbehavior, previous reaction to discipline, and history, including any history of physical or emotional abuse. No child may be deprived of basic necessities or subjected to cruel, harsh, unusual, or unnecessary punishment. Only adult caregivers may discipline a child. Children must not be threatened with the loss of placement as a means of controlling behavior. Physical punishment must not be used. Children must not be verbally demeaned or belittled.