Christina Gochnauer
You may have found yourself researching adoption options as you face an unplanned pregnancy or in a difficult circumstance in regards to parenting your baby. You may feel confident about your decision to place your...
Category - Parenting
Jennifer Mellon
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...
Morgan Bailee Boggess
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...
Jen Benito
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...
Kristina Frazier
5 Things You Need to Know About Adopting a Child From Another Country
Deciding to add to your family via adoption is such a big and exciting decision. Not only are you mentally preparing to grow your family and either parent for the first time or add another child to your brood, but you...
Adopting A Baby From China
History of Adopting A Baby from China The history of adopting a baby from China started in April of 1992 when “China implemented a law enabling foreigners to adopt its orphans. In that year, 206 children were adopted to...
Michelle Donner
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...
13 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Baby in Ohio
“We look at adoption as a very sacred exchange. It is not done lightly on either side. I would dedicate my life to this child.” – Jamie Lee Curtis Adoption is another form of love, whether that be in the form of...
Samantha Flores
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...
Karla King
5 Things to Consider When Adopting a Child in Oklahoma
Are you interested in adopting a child in Oklahoma? There are a lot of similarities between states when it comes to adoption, but there are a lot of differences, too. The practice of adoption dates back as far as...