The effects of adoption will last long after the process ends. As a pregnant woman considering adoption, here are three ways it can change your life — for the better.
2
Jul
2019
“Baby India” Story Reminds that Adoption is Always an Option
The Georgia story of the infant found in a plastic bag by the side of the road is heartbreaking — but offers the chance to educate about the options of Safe Haven and private domestic infant adoption for those women who feel they have no other choice.
1
Jul
2019
5 Tips to Rock Your Adoption Video Profile
Your adoption profile is used by prospective birth mothers to decide whether or not to pick your family. Don’t waste this opportunity to put your best foot forward. Here’s how to make the best adoption video profile.
28
Jun
2019
Mark Your Calendars for Our Annual Picnics!
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.