Adopted children deserve to exist in an educational and mental health setting that accounts for and advocates for their unique needs. Adopted children are unique in that they have all experienced deep trauma within the first years of life, and seek mental health services at higher rates than their peers. I will give a unique perspective on working with adopted children, as an adoptive mother and school counselor. I will offer best practices to counseling and advocating for students and their families, and will explore the biases we may have that influence our interaction with adopted children.