Adoption Letter?

Question

I need to write a letter of recommendation for my brother to adopiton his grandkids. What should I say in this letter? I don't

know where to begin?

Please help!

Answer 1

Without knowing him I can't really suggest anything directly but I would suggest that you just make reference to your feelings about his parenting skills or what qualities you feel he and his wife have that make them good candidates to adopt.  They expect these letters to be "flowery" and full of fluff so don't worry too much about how it sounds.  It's not an english test.  

Just be open, honest and sincere about your feelings and his prospects and it will be fine.  The letter should be followed up by a call from the social worker anyway who will ask you some direct questions about your brother and his wishes to adopt.

Answer 2

I'm just guessing on this, i have never seen an official letter like this

start by telling them the bond and relationship they currently have

financial stable, insurance,

room for kids in the house he owns or rents

include jobs, volunteer work in the community, religious faith and other positions he hold or participates in the community.

well those are some of the things maybe to help get you started. good luck with your letter.

Answer 3

get clear in your mind whether or not you think the proposed adoption is a good plan for the children.  If it is, think about why you feel that way.  Have you seen the kids interact with your brother?  Have they had much time together to make a strong bond?  Does your brother really want to adopt, or does he feel circumstances are forcing him to do this?  If your brother is married, how does his wife/grandmother feel?

Does your brother have adequate financial means, and satisfactory physical and mental health, to give the kids a good home while they are growing up?   If you couldn't care for one of your own grandchildren, would you be at peace in your mind if your brother adopted and became the parent?  Hope these thoughts are a start.  Your letter will not be the deciding factor, so put that thought out of your mind.   If you have any concerns about the adoption, you can talk with your brother about them before putting anything in writing.  Also, if you have concerns and don't feel comfortable bringing them up with your brother, you can call and talk to the adoptions counselor at the agency.  The GOAL is for everyone to be working to make the BEST POSSIBLE PLAN for the future of the children---all other issues are secondary.

Answer 4

Does he have custody already? If so, talk about if the kids seem bonded to him. I have had to have people write these letters to me as well. We handed them to the judge and he said "well I'm not going to take up the reading them, just tell me the jist of what they say". LOL. Teachers wrote that I am always there to pick the child up on time and that the kids run to me happy to see me and give me hugs. They also wrote how the kids draw pictures of us as a family. Its hard to say what to put when I don't know the dynamics of your realtionship exactally. If you see them together, mention if they look happy and seem comfortable with him. Do they obey or act out? They really don't want to know what a great guy your brother is....more about how much of a relationship he has with the kids. Good luck.