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7
Nov
2014

Adoption 101: What is Open Adoption? [Infographic]

“Open adoption” is a well-known and often-used term when talking about adoption, but what does open adoption really mean?

Because a birth mother has the freedom to choose so many aspects of an adoption, no two adoptions are ever quite the same. This is why it is so difficult …

5
Nov
2014

Adoption 101: Life for Adopted Children [Infographic]

As they consider adoption, many pregnant women wonder what life will be like for their adopted child.

A pregnant women gets to choose the path for their own adoption journey (see yesterday’s infographic!) and can select exactly the sort of family she’s looking for.

4
Nov
2014

Looking Up for Adoption Month!

This morning our staff arrived at work to find a surprise hung by Director of Social Services Jennifer Van Gundy! It’s a paper chain with a link for each adoption we’ve completed to date for 2014. There are more than 200 so far!

What a …

24
Oct
2014

It’s Almost National Adoption Month!

November 1 will mark the beginning of a very special month for adoptive families, birth parents, waiting families, foster care providers, adoption professionals and anyone else whose life has been touched by adoption – it’s National Adoption Month!

The month-long celebration will also be recognized …

21
Oct
2014

Our First Pennsylvania Adoptive Family Picnic

Nearly 200 gathered to celebrate adoption – thanks for attending!

Last month, a number of our staff members traveled to Pennsylvania to attend our second Adoptive Family Picnic of the year. Nearly 200 people were in attendance, and our staff and families alike enjoyed getting …

15
Oct
2014

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 

Please join the International Wave of Light, a worldwide lighting of candles at 7:00 p.m. in your time zone. Leave your candle burning for an hour to help create a continuous chain …

16
Aug
2014

Q&A with an Adoption Specialist – The Importance of Traveling to the Birth

Staff Photos Megan SmallerHello, my name is Megan Kautio, and I am the Assistant Executive Director of American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive …

31
Jul
2014

Q & A with an Adoption Specialist – When to Travel

Staff PhotosHello, my name is Megan Kautio, and I am the Assistant Executive Director of American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive families in my time here at American Adoptions and love …

3
Jul
2014

Kansas City Adoptive Family Picnic

On June 21st, a number of American Adoptions adoptive families in Kansas City and across the Midwest came together to celebrate adoption and hang out at a picnic hosted by American Adoptions. In total, there were more than 40 families at all stages of the adoption process present!

23
May
2014

Don’t Fry Day 2014

Dont_Fry_day_Official_Logo-TMAs the hot summer temperatures climb, families are taking advantage of the warm weather to enjoy lazy afternoons at the pool, fun-filled family camping trips, frolics …

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