Erin, an Adoptive Family Specialist, sat down for a Q & A to discuss APQs, the minimum requirements adoptive families must agree to and the benefit of having an open relationship with the birth family post-adoption.
17
Jun
2021
3 ‘Risk Factors’ in Adoption That Aren’t Actually That Risky
You might be surprised to learn what does (and doesn’t) increase the likelihood of an adoption disruption. Here are three “risk factors” that waiting families fear, and the truth behind them, as well as a hard truth about emotional risk in adoption.
9
Oct
2020
What Happens When a Prospective Birth Parent Tests Positive for COVID-19?
Placing a child for adoption is stressful enough, and being diagnosed with COVID-19 doesn’t make it any easier. Here’s how American Adoptions is working to support prospective birth and adoptive parents through this situation.
13
Mar
2020
Coronavirus Update: What Adoptive Families Need to Know
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise, some families have come to us with concerns about how the outbreak could impact their adoptions. We have provided answers to some of the most commonly asked questions below.
9
Mar
2020
The Adoptive Grandparents’ Guide to Disruptions
It’s one thing to personally experience an adoption disruption, but it’s another thing entirely to watch it happen to someone you love so dearly. If you’re a hopeful adoptive grandparent, you’re understandably worried about the right things to do and say in a situation like this.
2
Mar
2020
Adoption and Disability: National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is a good time for all of us to consider the unique challenges faced by people who have disabilities and what we can do to become a more inclusive society. This impacts all areas of life, including adoption.
28
Feb
2020
How it Feels to Turn Down an Adoption Opportunity
Every hopeful parent eagerly awaits the call from their social worker where they learn they have been selected by a prospective birth mother. But what happens when the situation doesn’t feel right? Here’s what it might feel like to receive this call and say, “No.”
11
Nov
2019
Debating Between Adoption and Surrogacy? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Trying to decide between adoption and surrogacy as your path to parenthood? Here are 5 questions you should ask yourself to help you determine which is right for you.
25
Oct
2019
How Often Should We Hear From Our Adoption Agency?
Setting appropriate expectations for contact with your adoption agency will lead to a less stressful process. How often you hear from them will depend on which step of the process you are in. Here’s what to expect.
21
Oct
2019
A Day in the Life of an Adoptive Family Specialist
You know that your adoptive family specialist is your first point of the contact throughout the adoption process. But what does their day look like? Here’s a peak behind the curtain into the crazy day of an adoptive family specialist.