Not only can we show our appreciation to mothers who are a very present part of a child’s life, but also to the many women who have made selfless and courageous decisions to share in the role of motherhood by placing their child for adoption.
29
Apr
2019
The Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact for Adoptive Parents
Biological parents, adoptive parents, and intended parents alike can offer great benefits through skin-to-skin contact with their babies. If nothing more than just taking in the sweetest snuggles, try skin-to-skin contact with your new baby and enjoy the moment.
25
Mar
2019
What Happens if Your Adoption Fees Aren’t Protected?
Adoption disruptions occur in a small percentage of domestic infant adoption cases. When a disruption does happen, what happens to all the funds a family has already invested in the process? The answer depends on the agency you are working with.
4
Mar
2019
Can Parents with Disabilities Adopt?
Is adoption an option for anyone? If you have differing abilities and dreams of becoming a parent, this may be a question you’ve asked yourself. Here are the answers.
25
Feb
2019
Why I Never Get Tired of Answering Adoption Questions
Going through an adoption can sometimes prompt rude or insensitive questions and comments from spectators. Some adoptive families can find the questioning bothersome, but I see it as an opportunity.
18
Feb
2019
What Happens After an Adoption Disruption?
Adoption disruptions can be challenging. Navigating the emotional recovery alone is difficult, but what about the practical issues that follow? What are the next steps and what happens to the funds you’ve already invested?
15
Feb
2019
How I Talk to My (Biological) Kids About Adoption
When you are trying to explain your adoption decision to your child, what do you say and how much detail should you include? How can you approach the process in a way your child will accept and understand?
11
Feb
2019
10 More Great Adoption Fundraising Ideas
We’re back with more! In our previous post, we gave you some ideas to kickstart your adoption fundraiser. Now, here’s 10 more ideas to keep you going toward your fundraising goal.
8
Feb
2019
5 Things I Didn’t Know About Adoption Before Starting the Process
Now that we are fully involved in our adoption and awaiting an adoption opportunity, I recall some aspects about adoption that I learned after our process began. Here are the top five things I didn’t know about adoption before starting the process:
1
Feb
2019
10 Great Adoption Fundraising Ideas
The cost associated with the adoption process can be too much for many families to handle alone. What can you do about this? There are several options, including fundraising. Here are some of the best ideas to get you started.