In her new book “A Seemingly Unfillable Heart,” birth mother Gina Crotts documents her story and reflects on the deeper meaning of a journey full of peaks and valleys.
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Dec
2019
How to Enter Our Winter Wonderland Photo Contest 2019
It’s time for an inaugural American Adoptions photo contest — the Winter Wonderland contest! Check out entry rules here.
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Nov
2019
16 Black Friday Purchases That Give Back to Adoption
Do something different this Black Friday by making purchases that give back to adoption. Here are 16 ideas that also make great holiday gifts.
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Nov
2019
What American Adoptions is Thankful for this Year
Happy Thanksgiving! American Adoptions has a lot to feel thankful for all year long, but we wanted to take the opportunity to share what we’re most grateful for this year.
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Nov
2019
National Adoption Day 2019
Use this National Adoption Day (11/23) to spark a conversation with someone who doesn’t normally have much of a connection with adoption! Here are our favorite suggestions.
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Nov
2019
“This is Us” Recap: When a Birth Parent Improves Personal Circumstances
In the fall finale of “This is Us,” foster care adoptee Deja discovers that her birth mom has turned her life around — and it raises complicated emotions for Deja and her adoptive parents both.
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Nov
2019
How to Talk to a Potential Birth Mother About Her Adoption Plan
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.