Although they already had two biological children when they started their adoption journey, Jay and Tiffany knew adoption was the perfect choice for making themselves a family of five. Here, Jay recounts their story through their adoption process to meet their perfect baby girl, Ashley.
14
Dec
2018
One Family’s Journey Through a Long Wait to the Perfect Adoption Opportunity
Adoptive parents Kellie and Rob finalized their adoption of their daughter Lily this summer. Now, the couple shares their story of how they coped with a long wait to find the adoption opportunity that was always meant to be.
30
Nov
2018
Love and Opportunity: What National Adoption Month Means to Scott Mars
During National Adoption Month, we look back at how our co-founder, Scott Mars, brought his experience as an adoptee to creating a better adoption agency with American Adoptions.
17
Sep
2018
Dear Birth Son — A Letter from Your Birth Parents
Dear our youngest son, 
We remember the day I found out you were inside me. As you grew, I felt you kick, hiccup and glide in …
16
Jul
2018
“Open Adoption is Not a Sad Story” – Mariam’s Adoption Journey
When birth mother Mariam* learned of her unplanned pregnancy, she knew that abortion wasn’t right for her — despite the pressure she felt from her baby’s birth father …
8
Jun
2018
8 Reasons to Share Your Adoption Story
Whether you are an adoptive parent, birth parent or adoptee, you may be surprised what details in your story will connect with someone. Here are eight compelling reasons to share your adoption experience with the people around you.
18
May
2018
What One Birth Mom Wants People to Know About Her Adoption Story
Jocelyn always understood how adoption could change the lives of all involved: adoptive parents, birth parents and adoptees like herself. She’d seen it firsthand in …
31
Aug
2017
In Moving Letter, Birth Mother Shares Her Love with Her Son
One birth mother writes a letter to her son, four years after his adoption, telling him what she wants him to know about her decision to place him for adoption.
8
Nov
2016
My Life as an Adoptee and an Adoption Specialist
American Adoptions’ Director of Social Services, Jennifer Van Gundy, shares her experience of being adopted as an infant and how it has impacted her life as a mother and a professional.