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Different adjustments in special adoptions
Vanessa Shelton reports on Thomas Seering, a 14 year old adopted by Ann and Jeff Enck in rural Johnson County after seven years in foster care. The piece outlines the emotional and practical shifts older children require, including bedtimes, diet, education gains, and family integration, plus the Encks plans to adopt another older child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Seering
Johnson County
Ann
Jeff Enck
Frytown
Thomas
Ewcks
Tom
Encks
Department of Social Services
Jeff
Tami Enck
Tami
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Department of Social Services
DSS
Ann Kopf
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Jones
Johnson
Iowa
Benton
Washington
Kopf
Bucks
Terri McCoy
McCoy
California
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