American Adoptions can finally announce the dates for this year’s adoptive family picnics! Our Pennsylvania picnic will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, and our Kansas City adoptive picnic will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5.
28
Jun
2019
The 5 Most Helpful Things You Can Say to a Friend Who Is Waiting
Be an encouragement to your friend who is adopting by knowing some of the best things to say to them during what may be some of the hardest days — their adoption wait. Here are five things to get the conversation started.
24
Jun
2019
4 Things People Still Get Wrong About Birth Mothers in 2019
Our culture’s understanding of adoption has improved dramatically from where it was a few decades ago. But we still have plenty of room for improvement. These are four myths people still believe about birth mothers.
14
Jun
2019
Our Father’s Day Photo Contest Winners!
Congrats to the winners of the 2019 American Adoptions Father’s Day photo contest! Find out who they are here.
14
Jun
2019
Celebrating All Types of Fathers on Father’s Day
Father’s day is a special time set aside to honor all of the amazing men in our lives who helped us grow into the people we were meant to be. Learn more about you can celebrate all types of fathers on this amazing day.
10
Jun
2019
How DNA Sites Are Changing Adoption
DNA tracking websites like Ancestry.com have fundamentally changed search and reunion for adoptees and birth parents. Are these changes good, bad, or somewhere in between?
7
Jun
2019
6 Adoptive Family Testimonials for When You Need Encouragement
The adoption journey is beautiful, but it is also incredibly challenging. These six stories will give you the encouragement you need to keep going. In the end, all the challenges will be worth it.
3
Jun
2019
5 Birth Parent Testimonials to Read When You Need Encouragement
Nothing can be quite as encouraging as a story from someone who has experienced the same thing you are experiencing right now. These birth mothers understand the struggles you are feeling, and they are here to tell you that it’s going to be worth it.
31
May
2019
How You Can Make Adoption Part of Your Summer Plans
Whether you send your kids to an adoption-themed summer camp or plan a summer road trip to visit their birth parents, there are many fun ways to incorporate adoption into your summer plans. Here are 5 ideas to get started.
28
May
2019
How to Enter Our Father’s Day Photo Contest 2019
We want to see your father-and-child photos! Find out how to enter our Father’s Day Photo Contest here.