ABOUT THE SYSTEM
Families participating in the Because they Waited™ Education System are given their own set of DVD's that they view at their convenience.  Those participating in the certificate of completion portion of the program complete a series of questions via the Heart of the Matter Seminars website.  Successful completion of the questions generates a certificate of completion.  Partner agencies receive detailed monthly tracking reports. 

 

Why consider Because They Waited?

  • Because They Waited focuses on the needs of children who are mildly or moderately affected by their beginnings in life.
  • Because They Waited always follows information about potential problems with real-life, practical solutions.
  • Because They Waited is designed specifically for families adopting older infants or children.
  • Because They Waited provides a 10 hour educational experience that is compatible with the new Hague regulations.
  • Because They Waited allows families to participated at their own convenience and at their own pace
  • Presenters Julie Drew and Katie Prigel Sharp have backgrounds in education and social work, and are seasoned adoptive mothers.  
  • Families find Because They Waited to be engaging, enlightening, pertinent, and immediately useful to their everyday parenting experience.