by Heather Featherston | Nov 6, 2018 | Adoptive Families Blog
“It seems like adoption is so expensive, almost like it is buying a baby. Why does it have to cost so much when all we want to do is help a child in need?” Many families have a similar reaction when they discover that there is a cost to private...
by Heidi Keefer | May 2, 2018 | Adoptive Families Blog
When you’re preparing for an older child adoption, it’s smart to register for all the gear you need ahead of time. We have heard from adoptive families who created a wish list or online registry at Amazon. Then, once they’re traveling for...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 4, 2018 | Adoptive Families Blog
Are you hoping to adopt a child? In the adoption world, you may hear the terms “older child adoption” and “non-newborn adoption” both used. Today, Lifetime is going to guide you through this type of domestic adoption, providing useful...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Dec 15, 2017 | Adoptive Families Blog
When you announce that you’re adopting, you might be expecting family members to be excited for you. But some adoptive parents are shocked by indifferent reactions to their adoption news. Today, Lifetime is sharing a few tips to cope with this situation!...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Oct 4, 2017 | Adoptive Families Blog
When the idea of adopting comes up, one spouse might be reluctant to move forward. If prospective adoptive parents don’t agree on the decision to adopt a child, it doesn’t mean that you have an unhealthy relationship, or that you won’t eventually find common...
