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 …
14
Jan
2016
Is Transracial Adoption Right for Your Family?
29
Jan
2015
Tips for Activating Families
This can be a busy time of year for our agency as families start the adoption process and everything that goes with that …
6
Sep
2012
Waiting for an Adoption Opportunity
Why There is No Crystal Ball
The adoption process is a very personal one for waiting families. First, they must provide financial, medical and …
24
Jul
2012
Getting Through the Paperwork
Advice from Adoption Veterans
This week, adoption veterans have advice and encouragement for getting through the pre-activation stage of adoption. Even though it might feel like you’re …
1
Jun
2012
What if we find a desirable Available Adoption Situation?
When we see an available adoption situation that we are interested in, should we contact you to make sure our profile is being shown? We see some situations that seem to be what we’re looking …
24
Apr
2012
Kelly, Jim, Kristin and Mason’s Adoption Story
Leap of Faith
Editor’s Note: Name, dates and locations have been changed or eliminated to protect the identity of this adoptive family. They don’t want their son to face any social stigma regarding his birth, but they graciously agreed to share their story with the hopes …
13
Apr
2012
Question about Agency-Assisted Program Numbers
Q & A with Laurie
Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive …
4
Apr
2012
What to Do After Activation
The time between an adoptive family’s activation and when they receive an adoption opportunity can be stressful. You’ve put so much effort into your profiles …