When considering growing your family through adoption, it is important to know that there are different routes available and to determine which is right for you. Two different opportunities for hopeful adoptive parents include fostering to adopt (public adoption) and independent voluntary placement (private adoption). While both are wonderful ways to grow a family, there …Read More about Public vs. Private Adoption
After news broke about the Independent Adoption Center (IAC) closing abruptly, many families are devastated and confused about the prospect of adoption. IAC indicated that part of the reason for the closure, was due to the changing climate of adoptions. While the process of adoption has certainly changed over the years, many of these changes …Read More about The Changing Climate of Adoption: Why Did the…
There are so many factors that can influence a family’s choice to adopt. While the decision makes sense for some, adoption may not be the right fit for others. As this is a life changing decision, take time to evaluate you and your family’s hopes and needs before determining- am I ready to adopt? If …Read More about Am I Ready to Adopt? 10 Questions to…
Are you interested in a transracial adoption or hoping to learn more about transracial parenting? Below we have compiled some experiences and thoughts that adoptive parents have faced when parenting transracially. Transracial parenting is when a parent or parents are legally responsible for a child that has a different ethnic or racial background. Transracial adoption …Read More about Adoptive Parent Perspectives on Transracial Parenting
With the progressive legislation recently passed, LGBT couples now have the fundamental right to be married, which signals a huge shift in the realm of adoption. Birth moms have unique preferences, creating opportunities for LGBT couples to adopt. Fortunately, the April 2016 mandate has allowed gay adoption to be legal in all 50 states. In …Read More about The Legal Side of LGBT Adoptions
The adoption process can be a beautiful and seamless experience with the right tools and resources. Depending on which route you choose, be it through an attorney, agency, or facilitator, there are precautions every adoptive parent should take in order to ensure they’re receiving ethical and quality services. If you’re opting for a more hands-on …Read More about 3 Questions You Should Ask Your Adoption Attorney
Even once you’ve made the decision to adopt, there are still many choices to be made and different ways to go about the process. Some prospective adoptive parents may only want to adopt an infant, while others may be more open to adopting toddlers or older children through the foster care system. Some parents welcome …Read More about Adoption Through Various Routes: Attorney, Agency, and Facilitator
The exciting journey of adoption starts with choosing the center or agency from which you will adopt. This decision will ultimately affect all aspects of your adoption process, and thus should not be taken lightly. Here are some serious questions to ask, and some points to consider before committing to any adoption professional: What are …Read More about Essential Questions to Ask When Hiring an Adoption…