My first experience with a crisis pregnancy center was made much more interesting due to the fact that I did not initially know that it was a crisis pregnancy center. I needed documentation of my pregnancy for...
If you live in the state of California, you may be wondering what laws regarding adoption California has in place. Every state has their own laws that apply to adoptions, whether they be domestic...
I had a conversation a while back with a friend about maybe possibly someday wanting to foster an older child. At the time, I had two toddlers running and running and running underfoot at home, and like so...
The amount of information out there regarding adoptions can be overwhelming and confusing at best. In this article, I am going to try my best to help you understand adoption in Wisconsin. While I am not an...
Adoption is different from having a natural family in many ways, one being the timeline of your journey. Not knowing the duration of your time until match or the time from match until birth makes adoption a...
They are celebrities, hair stylists, and teachers. There are millions of people in the U.S. whose lives have been affected by adoption, and there words are inspiring, beautiful, and real. Here are some of our favorite...
Merriam-Webster states that the definition of adoption is, “the act of adopting; the state of being adopted.” This in and of itself does not say much! However, it does bring to light that adoption means many different...
Many people with a connection to adoption are familiar with what has come to be known as the “adoption symbol.” On bumper stickers, clothing, artwork, jewelry, tattoos, logos, and in many other places, you can find the...
Adoption in Texas is a journey much like the adoption journeys you will see nationally. Yet, Texas, with its uniqueness and charm also has its own set of rules pertaining to adoption. To help the process go more...
I’m not shy about sharing my adoption story. The month my husband and I traveled over 4,000 miles to bring home three school-aged kids who didn’t have a home was one of the most fulfilling times of my life. But I...
If you reside in Virginia or a neighboring state and are considering adoption as a means to grow your family, you may be wondering if there is anything unique or anything specific you should know about adoption in...
Florida’s beautiful shores and many days of sunshine certainly make it a wonderful place to raise a family. If you are seeking an adoption in Florida, there is a lot of information you need to know to complete the...
An adoption center, also referred to as an adoption agency, is the first stop in navigating your adoption journey. An adoption center can be our best teammate, ally, and partner in regards to making sure that your...
If you have ever thought to adopt a child, there is such an incredible wealth of information to seek out and learn. Discovering this information through searches such as online and personal conversation can lead to...
The decision to grow your family through adoption is life-changing. Providing a home for a child who doesn’t have one is one of the most affirming, satisfying, and fearless things you can do. Before you embark on your...
Adoption is full of acronyms and phrases that can be confusing to someone unfamiliar with the process. The phrase “foster to adopt” is one adoption phrase that is very straightforward! Foster to adopt is the...
Many prospective adoptive parents are nervous at the amount of paperwork adoption requires. Once one wave of documents have been filed, another one is passed along for filling out, signing, and notarizing. As...
If you live in the state of California, you may be wondering what laws regarding adoption California has in place. Every state has their own laws that apply to adoptions, whether they be domestic, international, or...
If you are an American considering adoption, you are not alone. In fact, studies show that 81.5 million Americans have considered adoption at some point, but only 2% of the population has actually adopted. Of the...
At any given time, there are thousands of kids for adoption in the United States. Join that with the thousands of kids for adoption globally, and the numbers are often staggering. It is heartbreaking when these numbers...
If you reside in the state of Arizona, you may be wondering what specific laws regarding adoption in Arizona has in place. Every state has their own laws that apply to adoptions, whether they be domestic, international...
Many people begin their adoption process by looking at local agencies. If you are wondering “what adoption agencies near me should I be considering?” or even “how do I figure out what adoption agencies near me exist?”...
Many people unfamiliar with modern open adoption have a lot of misconceptions about how it actually works. Open adoption is not co-parenting or “sharing” a child, and the birth parents do not have the right to “take...
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