Adopting a child into the family is a huge step that changes many lives, most especially the child being adopted. Older children need to learn how to fit into their new family. The child may feel like an intruder, may lack self-confidence, and feel isolated despite being surrounded by a welcoming family.

The child needs to hear from a trusted friend that everything will be all right.

A letter from Santa Claus is just the friend he or she needs to hear from because every child knows Santa can be trusted no matter what. (more…)