Adopting and raising special needs children is a big decision. A child who exhibits physical, emotional, or mental disorders or syndromes will require extra attention and care. No matter what, you will be able to pour your love into this child and bond with...
When most people think of adoption, they imagine adoptions of the past when closed adoption was the norm. Society’s views on adoption have evolved over the years, and now most private or independent adoptions are often successful open adoption stories. In fact,...
My infertility story was even more tragic because of my childhood. As the eldest of five children, I grew up with three brothers and one sister. Starting when I was young, I loved to help my mom out in caring for them. Watching children felt natural to me, and I knew...
As you begin to look into adoption, you may have questions about the benefits of domestic adoption. Your questions may arise closely after one of your most significant choices: adopting within the U.S. or internationally. A common misunderstanding is that there are no...
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...