If you’re working on your birth parent book, you may be wondering exactly what birth parents are looking for in adoptive families. Most of all, birth parents want the same thing for their baby that all parents do. They want… Read More
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How to Prepare for Your Adopted Baby
Becoming potential adoptive parents can leave you with a lot of questions. When should you prepare the nursery? What do you do if the baby comes early? When should you purchase baby supplies? The answer to these questions varies for… Read More
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What is a Home Study?
After you have completed your adoption application, you will be visited by a social worker for a home study. This is when your social worker will observe your home life to determine your reasons for adopting, your plans for your… Read More
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Encourage a Positive Relationship between Birth Parents and Adoptive Parents
Many birth parents choose to stay in contact with their birth children and adoptive families in what is known as an open adoption. Open adoptions can be very rewarding for everyone involved. The birth parents may have to overcome a… Read More
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Gotcha Day Celebration Ideas!
Many adoptive families celebrate Gotcha Day as the day that their child was adopted and became a part of their family. This is a very special day, and there are lots of fun ways to celebrate it! Here are a… Read More
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Tips for Creating Your Birth Parent Book
A birth parent book serves as an introduction between you and potential birth parents. Your birth parent book provides a snapshot of daily life within your family. This book allows you the opportunity to express your longing for a family… Read More
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What to Consider When Adopting a Child with a Disability
There are lots of children with disabilities who are in need of loving families. However, before making the huge decision of adopting a child with a disability, it’s important to consider all the factors to make sure you are ready…. Read More
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Children’s Books About Adoption
Books are a wonderful way to engage children in thought and discussion about adoption. It can be difficult sometimes to put our thoughts into words that children will understand. Luckily, children’s books speak the language of children. Through metaphors, creative… Read More
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How to Introduce a Transracially Adopted Child to Your Family
Do you already have children and are considering adopting a child from a race that is different from yours? There are many things to be aware of before adopting a child of a different race. It’s important to address your… Read More
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Things to Consider When Adopting from a Different Race
There are many reasons why parents choose to adopt a child from a different race than their own. Some adoption agencies have strict rules surrounding the adoption of Caucasian children that make adopting a Caucasian child more difficult. For example,… Read More