How long does it take for my adopted child and I to become attached?

How long does it take for my adopted child and I to become attached?

Jennifer Perry (Executive Director, Children's Action Network) gives expert video advice on: How long does it take for my adopted child and I to become attached?; When do I tell my child he's adopted?; How should I answer my child's questions about adoption? and more...

Bonding and attachment is probably one of the biggest concerns for adoptive parents, and it is a process that takes place over time. It certainly usually is faster with toddlers and infants. Older children may have been through a period of grief and loss and disruption, so it may take them longer to form those bonds. But that's not to say that they wont form them, it'll just take time.