Below is a
list of videos recommended by NJ ARCH for Adoptive Parents. Included is a
brief description of the video’s content and potential uses. These videos are
available to be
borrowed through the NJ ARCH Library, free of charge. Simply click on the video
icon to go
to the online video request form. Videos can be borrowed for up to 7 days.
(Special Note: Videos valued at $50.00 or more will require submission of a
credit card number.
Charges will only be made to the account in the event a video is not returned by
the due date.)
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Foster and Adoptive Care Situations |
Problem situations for children ages 6-12 |
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Safe Environment for Foster Children Part I |
A video for managing acting out behavior |
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Safe Environment for Children Part II |
A video for understanding and dealing with anger |
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Safe Environment for Children Part III |
A video in reference to time and healing with Dr. Vera |
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Re-Education of Foster and Adopted Children |
A video prospect for a healthy life |
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Adoption Option |
A video about making an adoption option |
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Shaking, Hitting, Spanking (Spanish and English) |
What to do instead of shaking, hitting, and spanking |
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Childproof |
Complete childproofing in a home video |
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The Basics of Daycare Selection |
How to select a daycare center for your child |
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Perspectives on Adoption |
International adoptees tell their stories and experiences about adoption |
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Pride – Making a Difference (Spanish and English) |
Making a difference by adopting a child |
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Orgullo-Haciendo
una Diferencia |
Making a difference in adopting a child. |
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Coping with Bed Wetting |
A video on Bed Wetting |
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Hyperactivity -ADHD |
A video about ADHD |
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Core Issues in Adoption |
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Hispanic / Latino Culture |
Discussion on Latino culture and needs of Hispanic Family |
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Spanish) |
A video about Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Spanish |
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Birthmothers Portraits |
A revealing look at the conflict, determination and deep devotion of birthparents. |
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With Loving Arms |
A video to assist in recruiting foster parents for HIV infected children. |
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The Right to Know |
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Up Close and Personal |
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New Family Revolution Tape 1 |
The Radical New Understanding of Difficult Children |
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New Family Revolution Tape 2 |
The Radical New Understanding of Difficult Children |
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New Family Revolution Tape 3 |
The Radical New Understanding of Difficult Children |
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New Family Revolution Tape 4 |
The Radical New Understanding of Difficult Children |
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In the Sun a guide to adoption |
The practical guide to adoption. |
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Love Without Boundaries |
Widely acclaimed by the adoption community and aired by numerous public television stations, this documentary film has become an instant hit and regarded as a must have video for all Chinese adoptive families. |
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The seven Core Issues in Adoption |
Adoption is a lifelong, inter-generational process, which unites birth parents, adoptee and adoptive parents forever. It Triggers seven lifelong issues for all triad members. |
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Age Appropriate Play- The First 12 Months / Volume 1 |
In this video, parents and caregivers will learn what social, language and motor milestones babies reach during the first year of life and how to play in a way that supports these achievements. Divided into two sections: Birth to 6 months and 6-12months |
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Age Appropriate Play- 12 to 24 Months / Volume 2 |
In this video, parent and caregivers will learn what social language and motor milestones toddlers reach during the second year of life and how to play in such a way that supports these achievements. |
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Age Appropriate Play- 2 and 3 years old/ Volume 3 |
In this video, parent and caregivers will learn what social language and motor milestones toddlers reach during the second and third year of life and how to play in such a way that supports these achievements. |
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Understanding the Drug -Exposed Child |
Approaches to behavior & Learning in regards to the Drug Exposed Child. |
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Positive Discipline - Babies |
Volume 1 Babies- Without Shaking, Shouting or Spanking |
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Positive Discipline-Toddlers |
Volume 2 Toddlers-Without Shaking, Shouting or Spanking |
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Positive Discipline-Preschoolers |
Volume 3-Preschoolers- Without Shaking, Shouting or Spanking |
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My Home, My Castle |
VA Video of Kevin, a child who has grown up in the system is portrayed in this look at adolescents in foster care. |
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The Pain Beneath the Rage |
VA Video that focuses on issues of adolescent in the foster care system, examining one teenage girl's adjustment to her first experience with positive parenting. |
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Annie: One of the Lucky Ones |
Annie takes a powerful look at the issues involved in caring for a sexually abused child. It is a depiction of the foster system at its best. This drama effectively examines issues crucial to successful foster parenting. |
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Annie: One of the Lucky Ones |
Annie takes a powerful look at the issues involved in caring for a sexually abused child. It is a depiction of the foster system at its best. This drama effectively examines issues crucial to successful foster parenting. |
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The Power of Love |
This video was produced with the goal of helping prospective adoptive families to begin to address basic question such as will I be able to parent to a child with special needs? |
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A Family Affair |
3 African American couples and a single woman share their experiences while going through the steps of adopting a baby. Their reflections address the most common myths about adopting. |
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Broken Ties |
A video about a birthmother relinquishing her child. |