About Adopted Children

You may be able to envision your life after the adoption, but what about your child's life? Will he be happy? What will he think of you? Will he resent your decision? Will he love you? These are all very common questions that women considering adoption have about their child.

Over the past three decades, since adoption has become more open, adopted children know more about their birth parents, the reasons why they were placed for adoption, and in some situations, even have relationships with their birth parents. Additionally, adoption professionals have stressed to adoptive parents the importance of being more open with the adopted child about their adoption.

All of these changes in adoption have led to an emotionally healthier life for the adopted child, leaving them with fewer questions of "Why?"

For more information about adopted children, please read the following articles, contact an Adoption Specialist at 1-800-ADOPTION, or click here to receive free adoption information.

About Adopted Children Articles

What Will My Child Think of Me?

It is not uncommon for a woman considering adoption to wonder if her child will resent her for choosing adoption. While not uncommon, the thought of your child one day hating you for placing them for adoption is a terrifying one - leaving you to wonder if adoption really is your best option.

How Do Adopted Children Feel About Being Adopted?

Adoption can impact a child's life in many ways. While it once thought that it was best to keep a child's adoption history secret, today adoption is celebrated by families across the world as a positive, beautiful event that makes each adopted child special.

Growing Up Adopted: Study Highlights Health, Happiness of Adopted Children

A recent report by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services may put to rest many of the arguments or concerns U.S. citizens have about the impact of adoption on children.

How Will the Adoptive Family Tell My Child About Me, the Birth Mother?

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.

Will My Child Understand My Adoption Decision?

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.

  • The Adoption process: Step by Step

    There are seven basic steps of the adoption process - call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION to learn more.

  • What if the birth father doesn't agree?

    Learn more about what happens if the birth father is not supportive of adoption.

  • Birth Mother Stories

    Adoption stories from mothers who placed their baby for adoption. Learn more about adoption from the unique perspective of mothers who have lovingly chosen to create an adoption plan.

  • Why is American Adoptions the right adoption agency choice for many birth mothers?

    American Adoptions is one of the largest licensed adoption agencies in the United States. We work with thousands of women each year facing an unplanned pregnancy and offer assistance to women in need. Our large, caring staff is able to assist you 7 days a week and provide you with one-on-one counseling about your pregnancy and the options available to you.

  • How much information about the family will be shared with me?

    You can share however much or little information about yourself as you feel comfortable sharing. The adoptive family will know your first name, your last name (but only once the child is placed in their care), your medical history and the state that you live in.

  • How will the family tell my child about me and the adoption when my child is older?

    This is a question that can only be answered by the individual family. Each family has their own style of how to introduce the adoption to the child. When you are matched with your adoptive family, you can ask this question to them. If you would like your Adoption Specialist to discuss it with them for you, just let her know.

more…
  • Teen Pregnancy - Information for Young Women

    While not every woman who chooses adoption is a young mother, many are. Through adoption, many young women have found an ability to give their babies the best life possible, while finding the opportunity to realize their own dreams, as well. Call American Adoptions today at 1-800-ADOPTION.

  • Adoption Glossary

    Do adoption terms and phrases leave you feeling confused? Learn the meaning to key adoption words and phrases with our comprehensive adoption glossary.

  • Adoption Videos

    View videos of real women who choose adoption for their baby as they discuss why they chose adoption and how they feel about their choice today.


©2012 American Adoptions - All Rights Reserved