An adoption home study is one of the first steps any hopeful family takes in the adoption process. Still, despite its importance, there are a lot of common misconceptions surrounding home studies. So, we’re here to help shed a little… Read More
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How to Talk About Birth Parents
There comes a time in every adopted child’s life when they want to know more about where they came from – specifically about their biological or birth parents. “It is natural that they should want to know about them, who… Read More
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What Are My Rights as a Teen Birth Mother?
An unplanned pregnancy can be a scary time for any mother, let alone a teen birth mother. However, it is important to know that you are not alone, says Megan Cohen, adoption attorney and birth mother. 85 percent of all… Read More
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Transracial Adoptions: White Parents Raising Black Children
Today, more than 40 percent of adoptions are transracial adoptions – up from 28 percent in 2004, according to a survey conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services. Transracial adoptions are a beautiful way to start or grow… Read More
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How to Talk About Birth Parents
There comes a time in every adopted child’s life when they want to know more about where they came from – specifically about their biological or birth parents. “It is natural that they should want to know about them, who… Read More
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Talking to Your Child about Adoption
One of the questions on every adoptive parent’s mind is how do I talk to my child about adoption? It can be a difficult conversation to start, but it is an incredibly important conversation to have. “Today’s adoptive parents face… Read More
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Another Five Common Questions Birth Mothers Ask About Adoption
An unplanned pregnancy can be tough for a birth mother, with hundreds of questions running through her mind at any given time. And some of them may be centered around one topic in particular – adoption. In our last blog… Read More
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Same-Sex Adoption
Today, 19 percent of same-sex couples raising children have at least one adopted child, writes Asher Fogle, Good Housekeeping. This is up from just 8 percent in 2000. Same-sex adoption is on the rise, but there are still numerous hurdles… Read More
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Maintaining a Strong Relationship with Your Spouse or Partner
Growing your family can be a stressful time for you and your spouse or partner. Shifting schedules, a lack of sleep, and increased responsibilities can be taxing even on the healthiest of relationships. And adoption is no different. “No doubt… Read More