When a pregnant woman comes to American Adoptions and is considering adoption, there are a lot of decisions she must make; most importantly, choosing the right family to …
12
Oct
2015
Adoptive Family Print Profiles: The Dos and Don’ts
7
Oct
2015
Adoption Fraud: What You Need to Know
The path to adoption can come with some bumps in the road. Sometimes, an adoptive family may wait for a match for much longer than they had …
2
Oct
2015
Today is World Smile Day! :)
“Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile!” – World Smile Day slogan
Harvey Ball, creator of the smiley face, started World …
28
Sep
2015
Protect Your Finances with Our Risk-Sharing Program
Here are American Adoptions, one question we hear from many adoptive families is: “What if the birth mother changes her mind?”
We do our best to minimize the risk of disruptions by providing support to potential birth mothers and helping them develop strong relationships with …
24
Sep
2015
Top Tips for Baby Safety Month
September is National Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association to educate parents and caregivers about keeping infants safe and healthy through their first years. As the …
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Sep
2015
ICPC: 5 Things to Know
You finally get the call — it’s time to travel to the hospital where your baby is being born. You pack your bags and rush to the birth mother’s state, excited to start your next chapter with the newest addition to your family. But before …
13
Sep
2015
Today is National Grandparents Day!
Be sure to take the time to appreciate the grandmas and grandpas in your life! Here are just a few fun activities you can do with …
8
Sep
2015
Pre-Placement Visits: the Who, What, When, Where, and Why
The Adoption Opportunity – the point when you are matched with a prospective birth mother – is one of the biggest steps in every family’s adoption journey. While it is a very exciting time, it can also be very stressful. You may find yourself thinking …
2
Sep
2015
Upcoming Fall Seminars and Picnics
As the summer comes to a close, we are gearing up for our fall lineup of Adoption 101 Seminars and Adoptive Family Picnics. There are only a …
28
Aug
2015
Newborn Care Class for Adopting Parents – St. Louis, MO
Attention adoptive families in the St. Louis area! Do you need help preparing for your little one? Looking for a newborn care class tailored to your needs? We’ve …