Adoptive Families Blog
What’s Cooking in Your Kitchen? Adoptive Families Share
The 4th of July is almost upon us; it's time to stock up on meats and veggies, then fire up the grill! A big part of this summer holiday is what's cooking, which means it's time to pull out the most mouthwatering 4th of July recipes if you're playing party host this...
Adopting a Second Child: What to Know
Thinking of adopting a second child? How wonderful! Lifetime Adoption is here to assist you in your continuing calling to become a parent to another child. There are no special rules or regulations for adopting a second child. State laws vary — as do the fees...
Infant Adoption Guide Podcast: Thoughts from a Teen Adoptee
Bringing your infant home is just the beginning of your adoption journey. Every decision you make will help shape your precious baby. One of the decisions that will have a significant impact on your child’s relationship to her adoption is how you tell her adoption...
Financial Assistance for Adoption
It’s no secret that adoption is expensive. The cost can be a significant roadblock for families pursuing adoption. Fortunately, there are several ways that financial assistance for adoption can help bridge the gap. Through grants and loans, crowdfunding,...
What’s Cooking in Your Kitchen? Adoptive Families Share
One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is cooking a meal for them. It's an investment of time and love, but it's all worth it once you sit down together to enjoy a delightful dinner or delicious dessert. Good food has a way of bringing families...
How to Make Your Marriage a Priority During the Adoption Process
The domestic adoption process can be an exciting, nerve-wracking, and overwhelming time. Between preparing for a new child to join your family, setting up your home study, and the wait, it is easy to forget to take the time to focus on each other. Most couples...
Adoption Travel Update
As many states are starting to re-open, travel remains a bit of a question for all of us. In regards to adoption, we’re hearing questions like: Will we be able to travel to a different state when the birth mother goes into labor? Can we fly? Or do we have to drive?...
What’s Cooking in Your Kitchen? Adoptive Families Share
Many Americans have been trying new things to keep active while they’re stuck at home during the pandemic. And for some people, that includes spending more time in the kitchen and testing out new recipes. We’ve all been spending more time at home lately. Now,...
What Adoptive Families Should Remember on Birth Mother’s Day
For many people, Mother's Day evokes tender images: flower bouquets, breakfast in bed, and handmade crafts and cards. Mother's Day is a big deal, as it should be! Every mom deserves a day to be acknowledged and celebrated for her endless hours of love, sacrifice, and...
Adoption Considerations and Travel in Dallas, Texas During COVID-19
It’s fortunate that despite the many uncertainties surrounding adoption and COVID-19, Texans considering adoption in Dallas, Plano, Garland, Richardson, Carrollton, and other areas of the Dallas metroplex can still fulfill this important calling. If you’re wondering...
