Woman and BabyAfter a news story went viral last month – which implies that agencies across the country are in need of baby cuddlers – American Adoptions, and many other agencies, have received calls and inquiries from well-meaning volunteers hoping to cuddle babies. However, the article is incredibly misleading and fails to mention that what the agency is really in need of are interim caregivers, which is a far cry from a simple cuddle sesh.
14
Jan
2016
Is Transracial Adoption Right for Your Family?
Parenting children across racial lines brings with it new challenges and joys. Parents must educate and immerse themselves in their child’s culture. They must be prepared to respond to prying questions from friends, family, and …
1
Jan
2016
Happy New Year from American Adoptions!
Today, we hope you all look forward with hope and joy, peace and happiness to the New Year. We want to thank all of you for reading our blog and newsletter and for sharing your thoughts. In the coming year, we look forward to expanding our services and continuing to work toward improvements for adoptive families and birth parents alike.
1
Dec
2015
2015’s Most Adoption-Friendly Workplaces
Each year, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption publishes the 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list, recognizing employers who support adoption and provide competitive adoption benefits to their employees. See which companies made this year’s list, and find tools and resources to encourage your employer to offer adoption benefits.
6
Nov
2015
5 Frequently Asked Adoption Questions
National Adoption Month is all about spreading adoption awareness. Brush up on the basics and do your part to educate others by sharing these five commonly asked adoption questions.
State laws dictate who can adopt. In general, any single adult …
7
Oct
2015
Adoption Fraud: What You Need to Know
The path to adoption can come with some bumps in the road. Sometimes, an adoptive family may wait for a match for much longer than they had …
28
Sep
2015
Protect Your Finances with Our Risk-Sharing Program
Here are American Adoptions, one question we hear from many adoptive families is: “What if the birth mother changes her mind?”
We do our best to minimize the risk of disruptions by providing support to potential birth mothers and helping them develop strong relationships with …
22
Sep
2015
ICPC: 5 Things to Know
You finally get the call — it’s time to travel to the hospital where your baby is being born. You pack your bags and rush to the birth mother’s state, excited to start your next chapter with the newest addition to your family. But before …
1
Jan
2015
Happy New Year!
Today, on Global Family Day, we hope you all look forward with hope and joy, peace and happiness to the New Year. We want to thank all of you for reading our blog and newsletter and for sharing your thoughts. In the coming year, we …
19
Dec
2014
Watch “Home for the Holidays” Tonight!
Tune in tonight, December 19th at 9 p.m. ET to catch the 16th Annual “A Home for the Holidays” TV special on CBS! The special features uplifting stories about families who have adopted from foster care in order to raise awareness of this important social issue, as well …