Jobs in Orphan/Adoption field?

Question

I want to have a job where I can work to find homes for older children/orphans who need parents. I don't know where I should start or if I need a degree or anything...it would be something Id love to do...anyone who could give me any kind of information or links, it would be appreciated!

thanks

BoyWonder

Answer 1

I would think you at least need a degree in social work.

Answer 2

talk to a school counselor, but i think you would need to have alot of schooling due to the fact the job deals with alot of emotions and you have to be able to handle that.

Answer 3

You would probably want to go into something in the Human Relations field.  Another option would be psychology.  You could also go into family law.  

~Case Worker

~Foster Parent Coordinator

~Guardian ad litem (a court appointed lawyer to represent the child)

~Therapist

Answer 4

hi.

although i don't know of any university degree programs that offer a "bachelor/masters degree in adoption" the best bet is to study any of the social sciences.

some examples include:

-social work

-sociology

-human services

-psychology

depending on where you wish to work (a private or non-profit agency or a governmental agency) i would focus more on the social work program, and be sure to get licensed.

also, you can simply run a "monster.com" search on "adoption counselor" and see what educational/experience is required.

Answer 5

Nearly all adoption workers are Social Workers.