Circle of Trust

Describe a situation where trust had to be won or granted in your adoption journey.

The adoption process, and life thereafter, often involves a gradual building of trust between the adopted child and his or her new family. Discuss an event wherein trust was crucial—be it gaining the trust of the adopted child, building trust with adoption agencies, or the child learning to trust their new environment and relationships. This prompt stresses the importance of trust and how it paves the way for relationship building in adopted families.