It’s not uncommon for adoption newcomers to have preconceived notions about who a birth mom is, what her life is like and why she might be choosing adoption. Learn the truth about these brave and selfless women with our myth-busting infographic.
16
Nov
2015
Adoption Process for Pregnant Mothers [Infographic]
As you may know, this Saturday is National Adoption Day, and to honor this special holiday, we will be posting a new, helpful infographic every day this week. We hope these graphics will help you understand more about the adoption process and adoption in general.
In …
15
Nov
2015
Adoption in the U.S. [Infographic]
It’s Infographic Week!
As you may know, this Saturday is National Adoption Day, and to honor this special holiday, we will be posting a new, helpful infographic every day this week. We hope these graphics will help you understand more about the adoption process and adoption …
11
Nov
2015
Happy Veteran’s Day from American Adoptions
Today, Veterans Day, we want to issue a special thank you to the men and women who serve and protect us in our armed forces! We are honored …
9
Nov
2015
Q & A with Assistant Executive Director Megan Kautio
We want to bring you, our readers, into the day-to-day of our agency by sharing more about the people you get to work with through …
6
Nov
2015
5 Frequently Asked Adoption Questions
National Adoption Month is all about spreading adoption awareness. Brush up on the basics and do your part to educate others by sharing these five commonly asked adoption questions.
State laws dictate who can adopt. In general, any single adult …
3
Nov
2015
Legacy of an Adopted Child – Author Unknown
In honor of National Adoption Month we want to share with you our favorite adoption poem.
Legacy of an Adopted Child is a poem that has been circulating through the adoption community for many years. It tells the story of how two mothers, a birth mother …
1
Nov
2015
Happy National Adoption Month 2015!
November is National Adoption Month! Each year, National Adoption Month, sponsored by the Children’s Bureau, spreads adoption awareness, honors adoptive families and highlights newborns and children who are still waiting for permanent homes.
31
Oct
2015
Happy Halloween from American Adoptions
When witches go riding,
and Black Cats are seen,
the Moon laughs and whispers,
tis near Halloween!
Happy Halloween to all the little ghouls, goblins, witches, superheroes and princesses out there! We hope you have a wonderfully spooky (and safe) …
27
Oct
2015
Spook-tacular Safety: Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is just around the corner, which means a night of costumes, sweet treats, and lots of fun for you and your family. With all the festivities, though, there are also some potential dangers, and parents will want to take caution to keep kids safe …