It was over 10 years ago that Christine and Tim Davis welcomed a tiny Russian orphan girl into their lives. They were excited like any other new parents. But as early as pre-school, they started to notice some behaviors that didn’t seem right. So they took their daughter to a clinic in Duluth, where she was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). “We had no idea,” said Christine. “Nothing was ever said when we were adopting Grace.” Adoptive families like the Davis’ come into adoption with good intentions and expectations. While important, good intentions must be accompanied by knowledge and understanding of the potential challenges that can lie ahead.
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