Placing a child for adoption is the most beautiful — but most difficult — thing a person can do. It’s normal to experience a range of emotions for months and years to follow, and knowing how to cope with them can be incredibly helpful.
30
Mar
2018
4 Ways to Strengthen a Family Created through Adoption
The love of a family created through adoption is just as strong as a family created any other way. But there are few ways that you can strengthen your family’s bond that are unique to adoptive families.
26
Mar
2018
Can Anyone Adopt a Child?
If you’re thinking about starting the adoption process, the question may have crossed your mind at one point or another: Can anyone adopt a child?
23
Mar
2018
5 Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re considering Identified Adoption
Choosing to work with a prospective birth mother or adoptive parents that you know can be an exciting decision, but also one that comes with several serious considerations.
21
Mar
2018
Sign the Petition to Save U.S. International Adoptions!
New restrictions and regulations on international adoption have made it more difficult than ever for American families to adopt overseas. Join us in signing a petition asking for change from the White House.
19
Mar
2018
5 Tips for Finding a Biological Sibling
How do you find biological siblings if you have no point of contact or other birth family to ask? This can be a complicated process, but here are five tips for getting started.
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Mar
2018
People Still Shame Birthmoms. Here’s What You Can Do to Step Up.
People shame birth moms for being “tricked” into the decision that they carefully and thoughtfully made, and they give unsolicited opinions or criticism regarding a birth mother’s adoption decision. You can speak out against birth mom shaming, and offer your support.
12
Mar
2018
What to Say in Your First Meeting with a Potential Adoption Match
Talking to a prospective birth mother or adoptive parent for the first time can be intimidating, but here are some helpful guidelines to make your meeting a success.
9
Mar
2018
The Ultimate Adoption Preparation Checklist for Adoptive Parents
It takes a lot of planning before you can start the adoption process and bring your child home. This adoption preparation checklist is a good place to start.
5
Mar
2018
10 Bad Reasons for Choosing to Adopt
Choosing to add an adopted child into your family is a big decision, and it’s important that you’re doing it for the right reason. If these reasons are one of yours, you may reconsider this family-building process.