Adoption Disruption Stories

If you’re dealing with the pain of an adoption disruption, know this — you are not alone. Adoption disruption stories, while relatively rare, are an inevitable part of the adoption experience for some families.

But an adoption disruption story doesn’t have to be the end of your adoption journey.

Many of our parents who have experienced their own stories of adoption disruptions have gone on to bring a child and love into their families. And you can, too. Whether you are grieving from your own adoption disruption story or you are worried about the potential for this within your own adoption experience, read some of our agency’s adoption disruption stories to find the perspective you need.

Keeping the Faith - How One Couple Found Strength Through Two Disruptions

While Lindsey and Kevin’s adoption journey took just under six months, they had their fair share of uncertainties. But they made their way through two disruptions and one global pandemic to finally find their daughter, Naomi.

Three Disruptions & One Pandemic - A COVID-19 Adoption Success Story

With three disruptions and one global pandemic, Mike and Paul had no idea what their adoption journey would throw at them next. It would all be worth it for one little boy named Quinn.

'Sticking It Out' - How One Couple Found the Strength to Start Over

After their first adoption agency went suddenly bankrupt, Joe and Adam prepared themselves for a new journey with American Adoptions. Here, read how they found the strength to survive two disruptions in the journey that led them to their son.

"An Ideal Situation" - How One Family Found a Life-Changing Local Adoption Opportunity

When Cathy and Ray received “the call,” they were shocked to find out it was everything they could have wanted. Now, a few months after placement, they look back on their luck in finding a local, open adoption situation.

An Unexpected Journey - How One Family Stayed Strong Through Three Disruptions

When Natasha and Cameron started their adoption journey, they couldn’t have imagined the challenging path ahead of them. Three disruptions and one beautiful little boy later, Natasha reflects on their journey.

Forgiveness and Family - One Couple's Long Wait for Adoption Success

In spite of a long wait including four disruptions, Kirk and Kristin are happy parents to two lovely adopted boys. They share their story about sticking it out no matter what.

Second Chances - How One Family Always Stayed Positive

Having three children already didn’t stop Krystal and Marc from adopting a baby girl. After a year of waiting and one disruption, their dream finally came true.

Can't Fathom More Love - What It's Like to Raise an Adopted Child

As the parents of a precocious and vivacious almost six-year old, Craig and Linda work to help Ellie feel confident in her identity, both as an adoptee and just a regular kid. Read their story to learn what it's like to raise an adopted child.

Twins Is What They Do - One Family's Journey into Adopting Multiples

After one disrupted twin adoption, Dan and Dawn found themselves blessed with another twin adoption of Indian-American twins Lily and Amy.

The Biggest Surprise - How One Couple Had 2 Babies in 8 Months

Jim and Stacey could have never imagined how their adoption and pregnancy journey would turn out — but they found themselves gaining two new family members in less than a year.

When Things Happen for a Reason - How One Family Overcame a Disruption

While adoption disruptions can be difficult, Scott and Tristen worked through the disappointment to an eventual adoption that proves all things happen for a reason.

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