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How to Start the Adoption Process

So you’ve decided you want to adopt. Now you need to know how to start the adoption process. I’ve outlined it in a few steps. It can seem overwhelming but if you take your time and breathe you can get through...

Christina Gochnauer

December 4, 2020

Have you ever laid awake at night really worried that it shouldn’t be this hard? You're not crazy for doing so. Parenting looks easy...

You’re Not Crazy: Adoption is Difficult Sometimes

Adoption Isn’t for the Faint of Heart Have you ever laid awake at night really worried that it shouldn’t be this hard? You’re not crazy for doing so. Parenting looks easy from the outside. Provide...

Christina Gochnauer

January 27, 2022

The Top 3 Resources for Adopting a Child in Louisiana

Adopting a child in Louisiana is similar to adopting a child from most other states in the US. There are some things that are unique to Louisiana, though. There are many different options to explore when you...

Michelle Donner

August 16, 2020

An adoption-aware pediatrician matters. To maintain the health and safety of your family, adoptive parents need adoption-aware doctors.

Why an Adoption-Aware Pediatrician Matters

As part of our own personal agency’s suggested to-dos before bringing our newly adopted child home, they suggested that we find a pediatrician and chat with them while we were waiting for court. Since we found...

Kristina Frazier

March 30, 2021

Episode 23 of Birth Mothers Amplified features Latoya, a birth mother whose journey had some bumps along the way. She offers advice.

Birth Mothers Amplified Episode 23: Finding Strength from Within

“There are those who viewed my decision to be a birth mother as selfish, but in fact, this journey has been the true definition of selflessness. No longer do I walk this path in shame or embarrassment...

Susan Kuligowski

June 15, 2021

5 Adoption Services For When You’re Considering Adoption

Are you considering adoption for your baby? Did you know that there could be services available to you while you make your decision? You don’t have to do this on your own, despite what it may feel like right now. While...

Christina Gochnauer

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17 Ornaments that Celebrate Openness in Adoption

Christmas is such a magical time of the year. Even if you’ve had a rough year personally, or because, well, 2020 (need I say more?), it’s possible to feel joy regardless of what you’re going through. For some parents...

Emily Perez

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Christian Adoption Agencies

Choosing between Christian adoption agencies that you love can seem like a mind-boggling task. It may feel like there are so many options to narrow down and you’re unsure of where to start. Don’t worry; you’re not alone...

Emily Perez

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10 Adopted Celebrities

In this day and age, adoption is becoming more popular as individuals are opening up to share their stories. It’s possible that you may know of someone that has either adopted children or was adopted themselves. Well...

Emily Perez

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Adopting a Child in Missouri: 12 Things You Should Know About

From the moment you decide to make adoption part of your story, your life changed. Learn more about adopting a child in Missouri and what the adoption process entails by continuing to read this article. The adoption...

Samantha Flores

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2 Perspectives of Adopting a Child in Arizona

If you are interested in adopting a child in Arizona or are considering placing your child for adoption or adopting a child in Arizona, I am going to walk you through the process from both perspectives. For the...

Michelle Donner

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Adoptive Mother

In the world of adoption, there are several titles that can be used for each person in the adoption triad. Most of us can think of our mother and have immediate feelings and emotions elicited. Mothers, for many of us...

Sarah Beth Britton

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Kids Available for Adoption

Adoption is a really exciting and nerve-wracking experience. I want to share my own story with you and shed a little light on what I’ve learned about the kids available for adoption. My mother is one of six and my...

Michelle Donner

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Adoption Through Foster Care

November is National Adoption Month in the United States. During this month we can reflect on adoption and honor adoptees, biological parents, and adoptive parents. This is also a time that we emphasize the plight of...

Caroline Bailey

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Children Available for Adoption

Photo by Ben Wicks on Unsplash There are over 400,000 children in the foster care system in the United States. However, not all of the children in the foster care system are available for adoption, as the primary goal...

Karly Pancake

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Types of Adoption

When it comes to adoption and the many different aspects of it, it can definitely be confusing, both for the expectant mother and the prospective adoptive parents. When you’re expecting, but before you decide that you...

Jenn Martin-Wright

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Adoption Events

The year of 2020 has been full of changes. We have learned this year, perhaps more than ever, how flexible we must be sometimes. The world of events has dwindled down to a virtual experience for most entertainment...

Katie Reisor

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Open Adoption Advice During the Holidays

The hustle and bustle is a staple of the holidays. We tend to be so busy getting all of the things on our Christmas lists, trying to visit everyone, bake and cook all of the things, decorate, and continue traditions. It...

Katie Reisor

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Nicole Kidman Adopted Children

Nicole Kidman is an Australian actress, singer, and producer known for her work in several films and television shows such as Far and Away, Moulin Rouge!, Lion, Australia, and Big Little Lies. Kidman was born in...

Hannah Fisher

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Adoption Houston

Houston, also known as Space City or The Bayou City, in southwest Texas is home to many individuals and families who are touched by adoption. Houston adoption opens the doors to expectant parents and hopeful adoptive...

Courtney Falk

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5 Things to Know About Adopting a Child in Georgia

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...

Jennifer Mellon

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7 Answers About Adoption in Arkansas

The adoption community is ever-growing in Arkansas. There are so many individuals and families who can benefit from the adoption process. Although the journey may seem long and daunting from the outside, learning more...

Courtney Falk

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6 Steps to Adopting a Child in Florida

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...

Jenn Martin-Wright

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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...

Morgan Bailee Boggess

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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...

Jennifer Mellon

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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...

Jennifer Jones

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Syrian Adoption

What is intercountry adoption? Intercountry adoption (this includes Syrian adoption) means making a home for a baby, child, or teenage orphan from a different country and bringing them to the United States to be adopted...

Jenn Martin-Wright

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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...

Derek Williams

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Understanding the various factors and process of adopting a baby from China is integral as you begin your adoption journey...

5 Things to Know about Adopting a Baby from China

As a young girl, I was sick in bed one day, and my mom brought me a Reader’s Digest to keep me busy. I read through and found an article on China’s one child policy and was heartbroken. As a 13-year-old girl, I wanted...

Jennifer Mellon

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Adoption California

Are you a teenager who has just found out you are pregnant? Are you a college student who does not have the ability to care for a baby, go to school, and work at the same time? Are you parenting another child(ren) and...

Jenn Martin-Wright

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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

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6 Things to Think About Before Adopting A Child In SC

A state well known for the Myrtle Beach, state parks, golf courses, family-friendly attractions, and large fishing areas, South Carolina is home to over a variety of 5,210,000 people. Currently, there are hundreds of...

Kandice Confer

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8 Things to Know About Adopting a Child in TN

The capital is Nashville, also known as the city of music; Tennessee is a state full of beautiful scenery and rich culture. Tennessee is home to over 6 million people, and there are children just waiting for a loving...

Kandice Confer

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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

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10 Things to Know About Adopting a Child in MA

Hello Bay Staters and welcome to this adoption guide for Massachusetts. Massachusetts, one of the original 13 colonies and the sixth state of the U.S., is home to Fenway Park, Cape Cod beaches, and Dunkin Donuts coffee...

Katie Iles

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