Think you could be the right family for older child adoption? Read the 10 things you need to know about adopting an older child.

The Schell family, who have adopted four children.

One of the most common special needs among children waiting for an adoptive family isn't a physical need at all — it's simply being older than the age of 5. These children have waited a long time for a family, and often, being considered an "older child" means they wait even longer.

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