Early Adoptions Just imagine, being a young, unmarried woman living in the 1950’s. During this time, pre-marital sex was often stigmatized by religious groups, which imposed a double standard on women. Women typically did not work, and unmarried pregnant women often had no way to support the baby. The United States economy was expanding, creating …Read More about How “Open” Should My Adoption Be? – The…
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Tips for Creating Your Birth Mother Profile!
Whether you call it a birth mother profile, dear birth mother letter, family profile, parent profile, or adoption portfolio, this is your chance to make a first impression on a birth mother. It can be intimidating to create a profile that reflects you and your personality, while appealing to a birth mother who is looking …Read More about Tips for Creating Your Birth Mother Profile!
The Interstate Compact On The Placement of Children
The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (“ICPC”) is an agreement among all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, regarding the adoption of a child across state lines. It applies to all cases in which the adoptive parent(s) reside in a state that is different from the state in …Read More about The Interstate Compact On The Placement of Children
Why Positive Adoption Language Matters
The language of adoption has constantly been changing and evolving. Since the 1970s, it has been a controversial issue linked closely with adoption reform efforts. The reason behind the controversies is over the use of terms which, though in line with being more appealing or less offensive to some persons affected by adoption, may cause …Read More about Why Positive Adoption Language Matters
In A Birth Mother’s Words – Reasons For…
In domestic adoption, a birth mother chooses the parent(s) she wants to adopt her child. As an adoption attorney, prospective parents often ask me why birth mothers place their babies for adoption. I have compiled a small sample of responses to this question, written by birth mothers in our program. These honest answers shed light …Read More about In A Birth Mother’s Words – Reasons For…
Tips to Consider for Your First Conversation with…
For birth mothers: Your first conversation with the adoptive parent(s) is very important and will hopefully provide you with a lot of information about the family that may adopt your child. While you may be nervous for this initial conversation, just remember that many adoptive parents share the same fears as you! Thinking of your …Read More about Tips to Consider for Your First Conversation with…
Tips to Consider for Your First Conversation with…
For adoptive parents: The first phone call with a birth mother, who is considering adoption and placing her baby with you, can be somewhat nerve-racking! However, many birth mothers share the same fears as you when it comes to this initial conversation. Putting yourself in the birth mother’s shoes and having empathy towards what she …Read More about Tips to Consider for Your First Conversation with…
10 Things to Know Before Hiring an Adoption…
If you are looking to adopt a child, you will quickly learn that there are many different organizations to assist you with this process. But how do you know which adoption professional is best for you and your needs? Here are several important questions to ask before hiring an adoption professional: What is the average …Read More about 10 Things to Know Before Hiring an Adoption…
What You Should Know About Single Parent Adoption
AdoptHelp welcomes anyone who wants to become a parent and we don’t have age restrictions within our program. AdoptHelp believes that this is may be the best time for single parents to adopt domestically. Statistics reveal that nearly one-quarter of children are growing up in single-parent households, while almost 25% of adoptions are single-parent adoptions. …Read More about What You Should Know About Single Parent Adoption
What You Should Know About The Federal “Indian…
The federal Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) is an important law that needs to be considered and evaluated in every domestic adoption. The ICWA was passed by the United States Congress more than 30 years ago and is codified in 25 U.S.C. 1901 et seq. California codified ICWA in its Family Code and Welfare and …Read More about What You Should Know About The Federal “Indian…
How to obtain Social Security Card
In order to obtain a Social Security number for your adopted child, your adoption must be finalized and the court must sign a final order of adoption or adoption decree. If the adoption is finalized in California, the final order is called an Adoption Order. The Social Security office requires you to bring proof of …Read More about How to obtain Social Security Card
Federal And State Law Require Health Care Insurers…
Adoptive parents can be reassured that under federal and California law, their health insurance plan must treat an adoptive child the same as a “natural” child and must provide coverage at the time the adoptive child is legally placed in their custody prior to finalization of the adoption. Section 609(c) of the Employee Retirement Income …Read More about Federal And State Law Require Health Care Insurers…