Considering how many families have voiced their concerns about the current state of adoption, the National Council for Adoption has recently posted a study about actual adoption statistics from their ongoing research. It includes the most recent and comprehensive information regarding all aspects of adoption. Though the adoption environment has evolved in the past few …Read More about The Current State of Adoption: A Study by…
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The Changing Climate of Adoption: Why Did the…
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…
Independent Adoption Center (IAC) Closes Its Doors
On January 31, 2017, the Independent Adoption Center (IAC) announced that it was closing its doors after 34 years. This news was shocking and devastating to hopeful adoptive families that were waiting to adopt through IAC, birth mothers who placed through the agency, and many others in the adoption world. While we at AdoptHelp are …Read More about Independent Adoption Center (IAC) Closes Its Doors
How to Support Those Waiting to Adopt a…
The adoption process can be beautiful and unforgettable, but it can also be a difficult time for hopeful adoptive parents. Because the wait may be tough to deal with, friends and family hoping to help may have difficulty navigating this sensitive subject. If you have a friend or relative who is currently trying to adopt …Read More about How to Support Those Waiting to Adopt a…
How to be Supportive of Hopeful Adoptive Parents
As everyone enjoys the warmth and sentiment of the upcoming holidays with those they love, some may still be waiting on that new addition to the family. If you are involved with the adoptive family community, chances are that you may know someone waiting to adopt this season. Amidst the fun and festivities, it’s important …Read More about How to be Supportive of Hopeful Adoptive Parents
Celebrating the Holidays for Hopeful Adoptive Families
As your neighbors begin to decorate their homes with lights and everyone starts bundling up for the chilly weather, it’s easy to see that the holiday season is upon us! This time of year is generally associated with family, meaningful get-togethers, and lots of family photos. While it may be exciting for some, it can …Read More about Celebrating the Holidays for Hopeful Adoptive Families