Throughout the month of November, we celebrate National Adoption Month by honoring stories, sharing facts and raising awareness. Here are 50 ways to celebrate National Adoption Month 2019, and all year round, no matter what your connection to adoption is.
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Nov
2019
National Adoption Month 2019
This November, the theme of National Adoption Month 2019 is “Why Family Matters.” Here’s a look at why family is so important for all children waiting to be adopted, and why adoption is important to so many families.
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Oct
2019
Our Halloween Photo Contest Winners!
Congrats to the winners of the 2019 American Adoptions Halloween Photo Contest! Find out who they are here.
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Oct
2019
In a Birth Mother’s Words: The Importance of Video Profiles
One birth mom details how an American Adoptions video profile helped her find the perfect family for her baby.
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Oct
2019
How Often Should We Hear From Our Adoption Agency?
Setting appropriate expectations for contact with your adoption agency will lead to a less stressful process. How often you hear from them will depend on which step of the process you are in. Here’s what to expect.
21
Oct
2019
A Day in the Life of an Adoptive Family Specialist
You know that your adoptive family specialist is your first point of the contact throughout the adoption process. But what does their day look like? Here’s a peak behind the curtain into the crazy day of an adoptive family specialist.
18
Oct
2019
Finding an Ethical, Objective Unplanned Pregnancy Professional
There are a lot of controversial and unethical professionals out there claiming to help women facing unplanned pregnancies. Here’s how to find the right one.
16
Oct
2019
How to Enter Our Halloween Photo Contest 2019
We want to see your hardworking students! Find out how to enter our annual Halloween Photo Contest here.
14
Oct
2019
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
For many hopeful families, adoption often isn’t their first choice. Instead, they come to this journey after a pregnancy or infant loss. If this situation is all too familiar to you, check out these helpful resources while you’re coping with your grief.
11
Oct
2019
A Spotlight on Adoption-Friendly Workplaces
The Dave Thomas Foundation released its annual report on adoption-friendly workplaces, giving us an opportunity to bring adoption-friendly business practices into the spotlight and, hopefully, more into the mainstream of American business culture. Here are the highlights from the 2019 report: