Adopting a child in Florida is a great way to build your forever family. Discovering you are pregnant can be a hard situation. No matter what position you are in, you have the option of either parenting your child or...
Category - Foster & Adoption
Adoption Poems
Poetry, for many, serves as a release from things going on inside the mind. For centuries, people have written poetry about politics, religion, society, philosophy, and many other personal topics. It has and still...
Adopting an Orphan
As you begin your research on adopting an orphan, you may find that there is a lot of information available. As the former Executive Director of Joint Council on International Children’s Services, I saw how the process...
Guatemala Adoption
Officially known as the Republic of Guatemala, Guatemala is a country in Central America that borders Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. This beautiful nation is comprised of volcanoes, rainforests, mountains...
How Does Adoption Work?
People want to know how things work. From toys and bicycles to planes and rocket ships, people are fascinated by the inner workings of everyday things we take for granted. This curiosity has given rise to Do it Yourself...
10 Things You Need to Know When Adopting a Baby in the U.S.
When looking at adopting a baby from the United States, there are many factors that potential adoptive parents need to consider. Sometimes, it can be tough to even know where to start, especially if this is your first...
5 Requirements for Adopting a Child
Parenting is not something that should be taken lightly. A parent is responsible for shaping, molding, and ensuring the child’s safety and health needs are met. A parent should be a child’s protector, supporter, and...
What are the Requirements for Adopting a Child? Here Are The Top 9.
Deciding to adopt a child is such an exciting development in your family’s story. You can be met with so much joy and uncertainty all at once. When wondering where you even begin, you may feel overwhelmed as you browse...
Two Perspectives on Adopting A Child in Texas
Whether or not you are deciding to place your child for adoption in Texas or hoping to adopt a child from Texas, you are not alone. Between September 1, 2018, and August 30, 2019, there were 6,000 children adopted in...
Top 10 Practical Things you Need to Know Before Adopting a Foster Child
A few years ago while working at our local health and human services office I was asked nearly daily if we would consider adopting a foster child. My answer was a firm and constant no. I was afraid–pure and simple...