Legal guardianship can be a great path for a parent when they cannot provide the opportunities and support they want their son or daughter to have. By placing their child with a guardian, they not only give their child a loving and welcoming home …
6
Aug
3 Ways Teachers Can Support Adoptive Families
As the school year approaches yet again, teachers are preparing to welcome an ever-increasing diversity of students and families into their classrooms. The makeup of the American …
27
Jul
Which Family-Building Option is Right for You?
Deciding which family-building option to pursue as hopeful parents? American Adoptions breaks down all the paths available to you to help you choose the one that’s best for your family.
11
Jun
3 Things I Wish You Knew About Birth Parents
Being a birth parent isn’t easy. Respect their space. Refrain from making assumptions, and remember a compliment and an open heart can go a long way!
26
Mar
Can Anyone Adopt a Child?
If you’re thinking about starting the adoption process, the question may have crossed your mind at one point or another: Can anyone adopt a child?
23
Mar
5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re considering Identified Adoption
Choosing to work with a prospective birth mother or adoptive parents that you know can be an exciting decision, but also one that comes with several serious considerations.
9
Mar
The Ultimate Adoption Preparation Checklist for Adoptive Parents
It takes a lot of planning before you can start the adoption process and bring your child home. This adoption preparation checklist is a good place to start.
22
Dec
What a Decreased Teenage Pregnancy Rate Means for U.S. Adoptions
Earlier this year, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention released the most recent statistics on fertility rates and births in the United States. Included was a statistic about teenage pregnancies, stating that teen pregnancies in the U.S. declined in 2016 for the …
8
Dec
What is the Difference Between Adoption and Legal Guardianship?
Legal guardianship, adoption, custody — we often receive questions from prospective birth parents & hopeful adoptive families who wonder, “What is the difference between adoption and legal guardianship?”