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Match Call Video 3 - Birth Mother Norms and Medical Records
Published: February 13, 2012
The birth mother missed a scheduled conference call with you – does that mean she is not committed to the adoption? This video explains scenarios similar to this one and why it is usually nothing to worry about. In this video, you will also learn about what your family should expect when receiving the birth mother's medical records. Heather's Adoption Story
Published: January 30, 2012
I placed a baby up for adoption through American Adoptions in February of 2007. Although adoption was a very difficult decisions, it has allowed me to re-evaluate my life and my children’s lives.Things to Consider
Published: January 25, 2012
Learn the reasons why some pregnant women choose adoption.Denee’s Adoption Story
Published: January 09, 2012
My boyfriend and I got pregnant after only dating for a month. We tried to think of every way possible to keep our daughter but nothing was working out right. I live in Arizona while he lives in Colorado. ...New Years - Matt, Anne and Lila’s Adoption Story
Published: January 03, 2012
The holiday season is always a good time for reflection on where you’ve been, where you are going, and what you’ve learned during the past year.Happy Holidays from American Adoptions!
Published: December 26, 2011
As 2011 quickly comes to an end, it is hard not to reflect back on all of the families that have become a part of the American Adoptions family over the years. In honor of this holiday season, American Adoptions would like to share with the world the many beautiful, smiling faces of adoption through the American Adoptions Holiday Photo Contest!Jeremy, Lindsay, Paris and Kian's Adoption Story
Published: December 19, 2011
The inspiring story of a military family whose adoption journey spanned Mississippi to Afghanistan.Don't Miss Your Chance to Enter the American Adoptions Holiday Photo Contest!
Published: December 12, 2011
Don't miss your chance to enter the Third Annual American Adoptions Holiday Photo Contest - entries are due Dec. 14. Learn how to enter!American Adoptions Asked - How Do You Celebrate Your Gotcha Day?
Published: December 05, 2011
Some call it a "Gotcha Day," some may refer to as "Our Finalization Day," while to others it simply doesn't have a formal name - but still holds a very special day in their hearts and minds.
Adoption is first and foremost a very personal and emotional process for adoptive families and birth parents. However, it is also a legal process. The adoption finalization marks the last legal step in the formal adoption process and is the step in which the adoptive families become the legal parents of the child. It is, in essense, the end of the legal journey in adoption and the beginning of the adoptive family's "Happily Every After."
Many families celebrate a "Gotcha Day" every year to commemorate the finalization of their adoption ... American Adoptions asked adoption veterans "How does your family celebrate your "Gotcha Day" anniversary?" Here's what they said:
It's Time for the Third Annual American Adoptions Holiday Photo Contest!
Published: November 28, 2011
Each year the American Adoptions family continues to grow as more and more families are created through the miracle of adoption. Over the years, our agency has had the sincere pleasure in assisting thousands of families on their own very special adoption journey. To celebrate this holiday season, American Adoptions wants to share with the world the beautiful faces of adoption through the Third Annual American Adoptions Holiday Photo Contest!
The American Adoptions Holiday Photo Contest is open to all families who have adopted through our agency. Entering is simple – just send us a photo of your child by December 14! Winners will be selected by the American Adoptions staff and winning photos will appear in the December 23 issue of American Adoptions News as well on our website, www.americanadoptions.com.
Closed Adoption
Published: November 18, 2011
There are many decisions to be made during the adoption process, but one of the most important is the type of contact that will be maintained by the birth parents, the adoptive family and the adoptee. Choosing the right type of contact is a personal decision and largely depends on the birth parent’s level of comfort with either an open, closed or semi-open adoption. Answering Your Adoption Questions
Published: November 14, 2011
Very few women in your position feel 100 percent confident about their decision of either parneting or adoption. For those women who choose adoption, this uncertainty begins to fade away as they being to learn more about the adoption process, and later, get to know the adoptive family.Considering Adoption: Are You Ready to Parent?
Published: November 14, 2011
Many women facing an unplanned pregnancy are unsure of what to do next: Is parenting the right choice, or is adoption? Every woman’s situation is different, and only you know the right decision – not the father of the baby, your parents, your sister, or your best friend.Making an Adoption Hospital Plan
Published: October 28, 2011
One of the key components of any birth mother’s adoption plan is how she imagines her hospital stay and delivery, which is also known as the adoption’s hospital plan.Advice on the Father of Your Baby
Published: October 28, 2011
The father of your baby may or may not choose to be a part of your decision-making process. Whether he is supportive or not, you are not alone – many women, just like you, have experienced situations similar to yours.American Adoptions Values Openness in Adoption
Published: October 28, 2011
Over the past few decades, adoption has become increasingly “open,” in that birth parents have more opportunities than ever to continue a relationship with their child and the adoptive family.Screening and Selecting an Adoptive Family
Published: October 27, 2011
Selecting the adoptive family is one of the most important, exciting, yet nerve-wracking times of the entire adoption process. American Adoptions makes this process as stress-free as possible because all of our families are pre-screened, and your Adoption Specialist will be with you during every step of the selection process.How Do I Tell the Birth Father About My Adoption Plan?
Published: August 29, 2011
Learn how our agency can help you discuss your adoption plan with the father of the baby.Will My Child Understand My Adoption Decision?
Published: August 22, 2011
Many birth parents wonder if their child will understand why they were placed for adoption. In today’s adoptions, children grow up knowing their adoption story and how much their birth parents loved them to choose adoption for them.Social Networking and Adoption: Reaching Out to Potential Birth Parents
Published: August 15, 2011
In today's age of digital media, many families share their adoption journey with friends, family members and the world at large via the Internet. Through adoption blogs, Twitter updates, etc., the world of social networking has become a popular forum to share the miracle of adoption.How Will the Adoptive Family Tell My Child About Me, the Birth Mother?
Published: July 25, 2011
Many birth mothers wonder how the adoptive family they choose will tell their child about the adoption. What will they say? What will they tell the child about his/her birth parents? Find out how families today share their child's adoption story with them.Adoption Quotes
Published: July 11, 2011
Quotes from American Adoptions birth mothers and adoptive families.Bringing Adoption Benefits to the Workplace
Published: May 30, 2011
An initiative from the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, called the Adoption-Friendly Workplace Program, is aimed at empowering adoptive parents to lobby their employers for adoption benefits.
Donny, Jodi, Bodey and Jasper’s Adoption Story
Published: April 25, 2011
Our Adoption Story began July 26, 2006, the day we brought home our 6 week old little boy, Bodey Alexander. Our lives changed forever that day. I truly feel God blesses the people who adopt in such a special way. Not only did we adopt our son, but we got a whole new amazing family in the process. Adoption Laws
Published: April 18, 2011
Learn why adoption laws vary state-by-state and how you can ensure your adoption is finalized correctly.
Learn about your options and why adoption may be the choice for you.
Learn how American Adoptions can help make your dreams of becoming a family come true.
Our Adoptions Specialists can assist you with any questions or concerns.
