Your family & adoption Adopting with pets Growing up with a pet can have strong physical, emotional and educational benefits, and has even been shown to strengthen immune systems. But there can be challenges for adoptive families. Download factsheet Social media Social networking sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter can be great ways to link people who share interests and activities over the internet. But for adoptive families they can pose a new set of problems when trying to keep vulnerable children safe. Download factsheet Therapeutic Parenting Therapeutic parenting is a parenting style that is designed to help children who have experienced trauma and attachment difficulties. It is based on the understanding that these children have different needs than children who have not experienced trauma. Download factsheet Manage Cookie Preferences