International Adoption Clinic
To make an appointment, call the Child Development Center at (262) 432-6600.
Based in the Child Development Center, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin's International Adoption Clinic offers services to families adopting children from outside the United States, many of whom may have medical or developmental needs.
Only a few such programs are offered throughout the country and no other exists in Wisconsin.
The clinic provides:
I. Pre-adoption medical record review - A medical specialist in our clinic is available to review medical records, photos, videos and other health care history or information on children currently living overseas. To request this service:
- Download this document and complete the Evaluation Request form on Page 1 and the Release for Video and Medical Records Reviews form on Page 2.
- Send us these forms along with copies of materials you would like reviewed.
- Call us at (262) 432-6618 and let us know to expect your materials.
The medical specialist will call families within one to three business days with his or her assessment of the child's developmental level, general health and any obvious health care needs. Longer turnaround times are possible, depending on volume and availability, but we will do our best to respond in a timely manner.
II. Arrival medical evaluation - After the adoption has taken place and your child arrives in his or her new home, you can make clinic appointments to meet with a team of specialists at Children's Hospital.
Staff will meet with your family and child to discuss your child's health care needs and decide on a plan of care. After the clinic visit, your child's primary care physician will receive a summary of the visit and any follow-up recommendations.
III. Post-adoption physical and follow-up - After the excitement and confusion of the initial phase of adoption, the child and family begin establishing their new lives together. For most children, this involves learning and adapting to many new experiences. Our staff will support your family throughout this critical and exciting time.
Follow-up visits over the first year of adoption are encouraged. Developmental assessments of the child and overall family adjustment become the main focus of the visits.
Evaluation and therapeutic intervention also is available for older internationally adopted children if there is concern about health, behavior or development.
Clinic location:
Child Development Center
13800 W. North Ave., Suite 120
Brookfield, WI 53005.
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