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15+ Adoption Fundraiser Ideas for Raising Funds for Adoption

15+ Adoption Fundraiser Ideas for Raising Funds for Adoption

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 13, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

If you’re hoping to adopt, you already know one of the biggest hurdles: cost. Domestic adoptions can range from $20,000 to $45,000 or more. That’s why so many hopeful parents turn to adoption fundraiser ideas to help close the gap — and they work....
Adoption Conversations: How & When to Tell a Child They’re Adopted

Adoption Conversations: How & When to Tell a Child They’re Adopted

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 11, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

Many hopeful adoptive parents wonder, “What’s the expert guidance on when to tell a child they were adopted?” Because words matter, it’s good to pause and recognize that, rather than using the word “are,” “were” is a...
Mother’s Day Grief: How to Cope While Waiting to Adopt

Mother’s Day Grief: How to Cope While Waiting to Adopt

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 7, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

Mother’s Day can stir up so many emotions—joy, sadness, hope, grief, and longing—all at once. If you are a hopeful adoptive mom waiting to be chosen by a birth mother, or a woman who has walked through infertility, this holiday can feel especially tender. While others...
Why is Adoption So Expensive?

Why is Adoption So Expensive?

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 1, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

As you begin looking into adopting, you may wonder about the cost. It’s normal to have conflicted feelings and questions such as “why is adoption so expensive?”   In this article, I’ll help you understand how support and expenses...
National Day of Prayer 2026

National Day of Prayer 2026

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 29, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

The National Day of Prayer 2026 is on Thursday, May 7. This holiday is observed yearly on the first Thursday in May. Designated by the United States Congress, it calls citizens “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” The day brings together people of...
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