PairTree families get discounted access to the full curriculum of education courses on Creating a Family.
You should have received a special promo code via email. Add any of the courses to your cart, and use the code at checkout code to apply the discount.
If you’re pursuing a home study, we recommend the Domestic Infant Package, but we encourage you to talk with your home study provider about their specific education requirements & recommendations.
When you complete a course, you’ll be issued a certificate of completion that you can upload to your home study dashboard. If you're adopting with a second parent, check with your home study provider on whether you can complete courses together or if you need to take them individually.
For general information about PairTree Home Study, click here. Forgot your promo code or have additional questions? Reach out to [email protected].
Recommended Package
Recommended Child Specific Courses
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Legal and Medical Risks in Domestic Infant Adoption
Course4.0 average rating (1 review)$20
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Adoption Disruptions/ Dissolutions – How to Prevent and When to Accept
Course4.0 average rating (1 review)$20
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Adoption Scams: How to Recognize and Prevent
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)$20
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How To Create a Compelling Adoptive Parent Profile
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)$20
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Open Adoption: Handling Difficult Birth Parent Situations
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)$20
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What Is It Like Being Raised in an Open Adoption?
Course4.7 average rating (3 reviews)$20
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Adopting a Child with Down Syndrome
Course4.5 average rating (2 reviews)$20
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Impact of Prenatal Exposure to Opiates, Opioids, Methadone, Suboxone, and Other Common Drugs
Course3.8 average rating (5 reviews)$20
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First 6 Months with a Baby Exposed to Opiates
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)$20
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What Is It Really Like to Raise a Child With FASD?
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)$20
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Talking About the Difficult Parts of Your Child's History
Course$20
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Talking With Kids About Adoption at Different Ages
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Creating a Family has additional FREE resources to support ongoing learning for families and staff in the issues related to domestic infant adoption.
- Adoption A-Z Resource Guide
- 10 Topics Adoptive Parents & Birth Mothers Must Discuss Before Adopting – for those who are just starting out, Creating a Family offers a tip sheet to help parents craft a healthy start to the adoptive relationship
- A Birth Parent’s Impact on Adoptee Development – whether prospective parents land on an open adoption plan or not, a therapist offers thoughts on the impact of birth parents
For transitioning home with your new baby:
- Basic Tips for Feeding Your Newly Adopted Baby
- Transitioning Home with Your Newly Adopted Baby
- Transitioning Home: The First Months Post Adoption
For learning more about open adoption:
- Who Holds the Power in Adoption: Birth Parents or Adoptive Parents?
- What is it Like Being Raised in an Open Adoption?
- 5 Practical Tips for Healthy Open Adoption Relationships
Creating a Family also has a great lists of Best of the Best Adoption books for kids, broken out by type of adoption and age of the child.
Adoption Tax Credit Headquarters – this resource page includes links to our annual show, blog posts, and tips for maximizing your savings through the Adoption Tax Credit.
Creating a Family Online Learning Centers: