This post is the fourth in a series: “Questions from Adoptive Families.” Now, we address a common question, “Will COVID-19 affect the number of pregnant women choosing adoption?”
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Dec
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Will COVID-19 Affect the Number of Pregnant Women Choosing Adoption?”
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Dec
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Will COVID Restrictions Prevent Me from Meeting the Baby at the Hospital?”
This post is the third in “Questions from Adoptive Families.” Now, a question families have asked throughout the pandemic: “Can I meet my baby in the hospital?”
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Nov
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Do I Need to Get a COVID Test Before Traveling for Placement?”
This post is the second part of “Questions from Adoptive Families.” In this blog post: Will you need to be tested for COVID-19 before traveling for placement?
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Nov
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Why Are the Birth Mother’s Friends and Family Asking to Meet Us?”
This post is the first of a series: “Questions from Adoptive Families.” First up: Some adoptive families have recently been asked to meet with the birth mother’s loved ones while waiting for ICPC. Here’s why.
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Oct
2020
What Happens When a Prospective Birth Parent Tests Positive for COVID-19?
Placing a child for adoption is stressful enough, and being diagnosed with COVID-19 doesn’t make it any easier. Here’s how American Adoptions is working to support prospective birth and adoptive parents through this situation.
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Sep
2020
6 Months Later: A COVID-19 Update from American Adoptions
Our agency has received a lot of questions over the last six months about COVID-19. So, with a bit more pandemic experience under our belts, we want to update you on how we’re working toward safe and successful adoption journeys.
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Sep
2020
What if We Can’t Meet at the Hospital?
The hospital visit is the culmination of a long process, but it may not look how you planned because of COVID-19. Here are some steps to take to figure out a new hospital plan.
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Sep
2020
When COVID-19 Interrupts Pre-Placement Meetings
COVID-19 has had an effect on every part of the adoption process, especially open adoption meetings. Here are some things to consider when you can no longer meet the adoptive family before placement.
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Aug
2020
5 Tips for Virtual Open Adoption Visits
Video calls are a great resource, but they can be a bit awkward. Plus, keeping a child focused can be a real change. Here are five ways to improve your virtual open adoption visits.
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Aug
2020
4 Mental Health Tips if You’re Considering Adoption Right Now
Americans are experiencing a unique form of anxiety, loneliness and depression because of COVID-19. How can you handle all of this while also placing your baby for adoption? Here are some helpful tips.