Presentation Overview

One-Day Curriculum

Option Hope’s one day curriculum is a crash course on adoption! Our presenters use interactive video presentations, classroom activities and worksheets to educate students on the realities of teen parenting, the different types of adoptions plans parents can consider and the ins and outs of the adoption process.

Three-Day Curriculum  

●     Adoption Basics: This unit covers the different types of adoption women can consider, specifically open, closed and mediated adoption plans.  They learn the basics about the individuals involved in the adoption process as well. Adoption Basics includes instructional videos, powerpoint, take home and classroom activities and class worksheets.

●     Adoption for Now and Later:  Adoption is presented as an alternative to teen parenting in this unit and students consider how parenting as an adolescent could change their life.  Adoption for Now and Later includes instructional videos, powerpoint, take home and classroom activities and class worksheets.

●     The Decision: This unit addresses ways students can think about adoption if they experience an unplanned pregnancy.  Specifically students learn how to make an adoption plan and set goals for themselves. The Decision includes instructional videos, powerpoint, and adoption postcard and worksheet!

Lesson Plan Downloads

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Lesson 1: Adoption Basics

Lesson 2: Adoption for Now and Later

Lesson 3: The Decision

Adoption Crash Course