Father’s day is a special time set aside to honor all of the amazing men in our lives who helped us grow into the people we were meant to be. Learn more about you can celebrate all types of fathers on this amazing day.
10
Jun
2019
How DNA Sites Are Changing Adoption
DNA tracking websites like Ancestry.com have fundamentally changed search and reunion for adoptees and birth parents. Are these changes good, bad, or somewhere in between?
7
Jun
2019
6 Adoptive Family Testimonials for When You Need Encouragement
The adoption journey is beautiful, but it is also incredibly challenging. These six stories will give you the encouragement you need to keep going. In the end, all the challenges will be worth it.
24
May
2019
Adoption and Surrogacy: Which Family-Building Option is Right for You?
There’s more than one way to start a family. Many families facing a diagnosis of infertility consider both adoption and surrogacy. Here is an honest comparison of the two options.
17
May
2019
What Birth Parents Really Want to See in Pictures in Letters
Your post‐adoption relationship is an exciting new step in your relationship with the birth parents. But, after signing your pictures and letters agreement, you may feel nervous about what to send. Here are our suggestions for what birth parents are really looking for.
10
May
2019
Celebrating Mother’s Day and Birth Mother’s Day in Adoption
Not only can we show our appreciation to mothers who are a very present part of a child’s life, but also to the many women who have made selfless and courageous decisions to share in the role of motherhood by placing their child for adoption.
29
Apr
2019
The Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact for Adoptive Parents
Biological parents, adoptive parents, and intended parents alike can offer great benefits through skin-to-skin contact with their babies. If nothing more than just taking in the sweetest snuggles, try skin-to-skin contact with your new baby and enjoy the moment.
25
Mar
2019
What Happens if Your Adoption Fees Aren’t Protected?
Adoption disruptions occur in a small percentage of domestic infant adoption cases. When a disruption does happen, what happens to all the funds a family has already invested in the process? The answer depends on the agency you are working with.
15
Mar
2019
What No One Tells You Before Starting the Adoption Process
With all of the red tape we worked to get through and help we received to get there, we still found ourselves gaining wisdom through our experiences from some of the things no one tells you before you start the adoption process.
4
Mar
2019
Can Parents with Disabilities Adopt?
Is adoption an option for anyone? If you have differing abilities and dreams of becoming a parent, this may be a question you’ve asked yourself. Here are the answers.