Many families who are just beginning the adoption process become overwhelmed by the many steps and legal aspects of the adoption process, and it can be difficult for families to even understand where to start. This infographic takes you through the adoption process step by step.
17
Nov
2015
Birth Mother Myths v Realities [Infographic]
It’s not uncommon for adoption newcomers to have preconceived notions about who a birth mom is, what her life is like and why she might be choosing adoption. Learn the truth about these brave and selfless women with our myth-busting infographic.
15
Nov
2015
Adoption in the U.S. [Infographic]
It’s Infographic Week!
As you may know, this Saturday is National Adoption Day, and to honor this special holiday, we will be posting a new, helpful infographic every day this week. We hope these graphics will help you understand more about the adoption process and adoption …
3
Nov
2015
Legacy of an Adopted Child – Author Unknown
In honor of National Adoption Month we want to share with you our favorite adoption poem.
Legacy of an Adopted Child is a poem that has been circulating through the adoption community for many years. It tells the story of how two mothers, a birth mother …
31
Oct
2015
Happy Halloween from American Adoptions
When witches go riding,
and Black Cats are seen,
the Moon laughs and whispers,
tis near Halloween!
Happy Halloween to all the little ghouls, goblins, witches, superheroes and princesses out there! We hope you have a wonderfully spooky (and safe) …
19
Oct
2015
Adoptive Family Video Profiles: The Dos and Don’ts
Every family we work with, will make an Adoptive Family Video Profile with Show Pro Media. These video profiles provide prospective birth mothers a glimpse …
16
Oct
2015
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day 2015
Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.
Please join the International Wave of Light, a worldwide lighting of candles at 7:00 p.m. in your time zone. Leave your candle burning for an hour to help create a continuous chain of light to honor and …
12
Oct
2015
Adoptive Family Print Profiles: The Dos and Don’ts
When a pregnant woman comes to American Adoptions and is considering adoption, there are a lot of decisions she must make; most importantly, choosing the right family to …
7
Oct
2015
Adoption Fraud: What You Need to Know
The path to adoption can come with some bumps in the road. Sometimes, an adoptive family may wait for a match for much longer than they had …
24
Sep
2015
Top Tips for Baby Safety Month
September is National Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association to educate parents and caregivers about keeping infants safe and healthy through their first years. As the …