Adoptive Family Articles

Overview of Adoption In The United States

Facts and statistics on adoption in the United States.

The Adoption Process

Learn what initial steps you must first take to begin the adoption process

Adoption 101

Adoption is a process that is explored by many individuals. Approximately 25percent of the population is directly affected by it.

Transracial Adoption



What is the difference between open, closed and semi-open adoptions?



Preventing a Disrupted or Overturned Adoption
Most prospective families considering domestic adoption worry about birth parents changing their mind. Families often think the organization they choose has little effect on whether an adoption disrupts or fails. This article will help see why the organization you choose can have a dramatic effect on whether your adoption is successful or ends up disrupted. ...


Domestic vs. International Adoption



Things to consider

One of the very first steps any couple should take before beginning their adoption journey is to decide which type of adoption best suits them. There are many factors to consider when choosing adoption.

Is Adopting in the U.S. Possible?

A common misconception about domestic adoption is that is nearly impossible to do so – that families can wait five years or more, that only the “rich” can afford to adopt domestically or that there are very few healthy babies available for adoption in the U.S. All are untrue.

Is International Adoption risky?

Risks exist in every type of adoption, so ultimately it is up to the adoptive couple to determine what risks are acceptable to them and which risks are unacceptable. Some of the most common risks involved with international adoption are discussed in this article.