Once a birth mother decides she’d like to chat with you for the first time, you might be both ecstatic and terrified....
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Healthy Marriage, Happy Family: Strengthening Your Relationship Before Adoption
In recognition of National Marriage Week, which runs from Saturday through Valentine's Day, I'm sharing tips to...
Songs About Adoption by An Adoptive Mom
Adoptive parenting is a journey filled with profound love, complex emotions, and the lifelong work of building...
Pregnant Women and Substance Abuse
When you begin the adoption process, one of the first steps is discussing your adoption preferences with your adoption...
Raising Children With Special Needs: Support & Resources
Adopting and raising special needs children is a big decision. A child who exhibits physical, emotional, or mental...
Adoption Home Study: What Adoptive Families Need to Know
Beginning the adoption home study process can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what to expect. At its...
5 Common Misconceptions About Adoption
Many people still hold outdated beliefs about adoption based on movies, television, or stories from decades past. In...
Can a Birth Parent Request a Private Closed Adoption?
Studies have shown open adoption benefits all involved, including adoptive parents, birth parents, and, most...
Affordable Adoption: How to Pay for Adoption
If you're wondering how you'll possibly find an affordable adoption, you're not alone. A lack of funds is the #1...












