Making the decision to pursue adoption is the first step on your journey toward parenting. With so much to look forward to in the coming months, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. However, there is one particular aspect of every adoption that …
How Far Along is the Birth Mother When Picking a Family?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Your Fake Pregnancy Announcement Still Isn’t Funny [April Fool’s Revisited]
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Your fake pregnancy announcement isn’t funny.
Connecting with Birth Parents Early in Your Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Did you know that connecting with prospective birth parents early in your adoption is beneficial to your continued relationship? It’s becoming more common for prospective birth mothers to request to meet hopeful adoptive families early in the adoption process.
The Importance of Revisiting Your APQ
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>If it’s been three to six months since your APQ call, you may benefit from reviewing your answers. Many hopeful adoptive parents find that their adoption preferences evolve.
Our 2022 ‘Love at First Sight’ Photo Contest Winners!
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>There really is no love like the love between a parent and their child. And, when we asked for some of your best pictures capturing that moment, you didn’t disappoint.
Thanks to everyone who entered this year’s “Love at First Sight” photo contest. We …
Teaching Your Child About Black History Month
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Black History Month is an important time to learn more about American history. Read on to learn new ways you and your family can experience Black History month together.
How to Enter Our 2022 ‘Love at First Sight’ Photo Contest
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>The first time a parent and child meet is a life-changing moment. If you managed to capture that moment on camera, we want to see it!
We’re inviting American Adoptions birth and adoptive parents to submit their “Love at First Sight” photos for our 2022 …
What You Need to Know About PACA
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adoption does not mean having to say goodbye forever. Learn more about how a Post Adoption Contact Agreement can benefit you and your adoption.
Why Do We Have to Pay Expenses That Were Incurred Before We Were Matched?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>As you’ve spent some time researching the adoption process for hopeful adoptive families, you may have stumbled upon something known as “living expenses” or “birth mother expenses.” These are fees that all adoptive parents pay to cover all pregnancy- and adoption-related costs for the …
5 Biggest Qualities Birth Parents Are Looking for in Adoptive Families
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>As a hopeful adoptive parent, you simply want to provide a child with a happy, loving home. That is a selfless, beautiful and heroic decision. But, you may be asking, “What are birth parents really looking for in adoptive families?” That’s why we’re here …