Whether you’re a friend or family member of a woman who is making an adoption plan, or you’re the adoptive family she’s chosen, you don’t want to accidentally say the wrong thing. Here are some tips to help:
13
Nov
2019
Recap: “This is Us” Addresses Complications of Birth Parent Relationships
Our favorite adoption TV show dropped another important lesson in this week’s episode. Did you miss it? Read our recap here.
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.
8
Nov
2019
World Adoption Day 2019
This November 9th, how can you support and bring awareness to World Adoption Day? Here are some ways to draw attention to the cause for World Adoption Day 2019, and ways to celebrate and honor your connection to adoption on this day, and every day.
4
Nov
2019
50 Ways to Celebrate Adoption Month
Throughout the month of November, we celebrate National Adoption Month by honoring stories, sharing facts and raising awareness. Here are 50 ways to celebrate National Adoption Month 2019, and all year round, no matter what your connection to adoption is.
1
Nov
2019
National Adoption Month 2019
This November, the theme of National Adoption Month 2019 is “Why Family Matters.” Here’s a look at why family is so important for all children waiting to be adopted, and why adoption is important to so many families.
31
Oct
2019
Our Halloween Photo Contest Winners!
Congrats to the winners of the 2019 American Adoptions Halloween Photo Contest! Find out who they are here.
28
Oct
2019
In a Birth Mother’s Words: The Importance of Video Profiles
One birth mom details how an American Adoptions video profile helped her find the perfect family for her baby.
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.