This post is the fourth in a series: “Questions from Adoptive Families.” Now, we address a common question, “Will COVID-19 affect the number of pregnant women choosing adoption?”
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Dec
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Will COVID-19 Affect the Number of Pregnant Women Choosing Adoption?”
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Dec
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Will COVID Restrictions Prevent Me from Meeting the Baby at the Hospital?”
This post is the third in “Questions from Adoptive Families.” Now, a question families have asked throughout the pandemic: “Can I meet my baby in the hospital?”
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Nov
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Do I Need to Get a COVID Test Before Traveling for Placement?”
This post is the second part of “Questions from Adoptive Families.” In this blog post: Will you need to be tested for COVID-19 before traveling for placement?
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Nov
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Why Are the Birth Mother’s Friends and Family Asking to Meet Us?”
This post is the first of a series: “Questions from Adoptive Families.” First up: Some adoptive families have recently been asked to meet with the birth mother’s loved ones while waiting for ICPC. Here’s why.
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Oct
2020
How Will Moving Affect Your Adoption Process?
If you’re a prospective adoptive parent in the midst of the adoption process, and you move to a new home, how will your move affect your adoption? Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to do and consider if you’re adopting and about to move.
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Sep
2020
10 Ways to Save Money for Adoption
Saving money for your adoption can be tough. But we’ve got some tips to help you set aside the money you’ll need, and general advice for financing your path to parenthood.
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Aug
2020
Are Adoptive Parents Heroes? An Adoptive Mother’s Thoughts
Adoptive mom Jill explores whether adoptive parents really are “heroes” for adopting children in need of homes.
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Aug
2020
An Adoptive Mother’s Reflections on the Wait
Adoptive mom Jill looks back on her family’s 900-day wait to receiving an adoption opportunity.
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Jul
2020
6 Tips for When an Expectant Mother Goes into Labor Early
Adoptive mom Jill recounts when the expectant mother in her adoption journey went into labor early — and what other adoptive parents can learn from her experience.
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Jul
2020
Traveling with a Newborn: A Guide for Adoptive Parents
Whether you’re traveling by plane or by car, there are some important things to know about traveling home with a newborn adopted baby. We’ve gathered some tips here to help you prepare.