Some adoptive parents struggle to find the perfect time to talk to their child about adoption. How do you bring the subject up? How do you handle the situation? Most importantly, how do you tell your child they are adopted?… Read More
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Talking to the Birth Mother: Communication Tips for Adoptive Families
From your very first meeting through the birth, adoptive parents and birth parents can have quite a bit of interaction. This extends even further in a fully open adoption. Semi-Open vs. Open Adoption The type of communication you will have… Read More
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The Meaning & Importance of Sending Pictures to Birth Mothers
In an open adoption, birth parents typically have some degree of contact with adoptive families. But “open” can mean different things to different people, and the degree of openness depends on the birth and adoptive parents’ previously agreed upon arrangement…. Read More
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November is National Adoption Awareness Month
Every child deserves a loving home. In 1984 President Gerald R. Ford created the Adoption Week, a national event designed to shine a light on a great cause. But it didn’t take long to realize that a week just wasn’t… Read More
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The GOP Tax Bill, the Elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit, and the Implications
Last week, House Republicans unveiled the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” a 429-page overhaul to the country’s current tax code. One of the casualties in the current bill is the one-time Federal Adoption Tax Credit – $13,570 per child –… Read More
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From One Heart to Another: LGBTQ Adoption
What does a family look like? For a long time, that image was a mother and father of opposite genders. That stereotype is changing as more LGBTQ couples choose adoption as one way to have a family of their own…. Read More
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Single Parent Adoptions
A growing number of single men and women are choosing to adopt without a spouse or partner, and Adoption Makes Family is happy to help individuals along their journey to be a parent. Adopting a child can bring great joy… Read More
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Tips & Advice from Adoptive Families to future Adoptive Parents
1. How did you know you were ready to adopt? A: We tried for 7 years to start a family and get pregnant. This included multiple fertility treatments, including 4 unsuccessful IUI’s, 2 unsuccessful rounds of IVF, and 1 successful… Read More
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What Is the Adoption Home Study Process?
Understanding the adoption home study process can make prospective parents much more at ease when the time comes for a home study. The most important thing you should know is that no agency or social worker is looking for perfect… Read More
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Creative Ways to Announce Your Adoption
Adoption can be a very emotional time. For some families, they prefer not to announce their adoption until their child is securely in their home. For others, they are excited to let friends and family know as soon as possible… Read More