This blog was written by Allison Olson. Being both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, Allison Olson has a unique perspective on the topic of adoption. She is an award-winning children’s adoption book author and her goal is to change the adoption narrative from …
Things to Do During the Adoption Wait
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Are You Ready to Move from Infertility to Adoption?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>It’s estimated that 1 in 6 couples get diagnosed with infertility every year and that more than 7 million American women are affected by infertility issues. Many of these couples experience successful fertility treatments, while others pursue medical intervention without success before turning to adoption. Still others know …
Can I Choose the Baby I Want to Adopt?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>If you pursue adoption, you do not get to choose the baby. A birth mother will always be able to choose the family for her baby.
Although you do not choose what baby you adopt, you can specify what you are looking for in an …
Do Adoptive Parents Get Maternity Leave?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Do adoptive parents get maternity leave? Find out about your adoption leave rights with our guide.
What No One Tells You Before Starting the Adoption Process
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>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.