When it comes to traveling for adoption, the most important thing is to have a flexible attitude. You may be presented with an adoption opportunity with a potential birth mother for several months before her due date, or you might get the …
1
Aug
2013
Sharing Information About Birth Parents
Once an adoptive family has accepted an adoption opportunity with a potential birth mother, they often have many questions: What should we say to her? What should we say about ourselves? How can we build a respectful and trusting relationship? Along the same lines, as …
28
Jun
2013
Pre-Placement Contact
Openness in Adoption
Today we’re sharing one of our educational videos for pregnant women and adoptive couples!
Once a couple and pregnant woman have agreed to an adoption opportunity, American Adoptions encourages and helps to organize pre-placement contact, which can help to bond a couple …
25
Apr
2013
What if My Spouse is Struggling with Adoption?
Throughout this week, National Infertility Awareness Week, we’ve been sharing some of our educational videos, which can help couples as they transition from infertility to an adoption plan. During this transition, it’s especially important for a couple to be on the same page and to …
25
Apr
2013
Can You Love an Adopted Child Like a Biological Child?
During this National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re sharing some of our educational videos. One of the questions that many families have as they move from infertility to making an adoption plan is whether or not they will bond and become attached to an adopted child …
24
Apr
2013
Infertility and Grief and Loss
As part of National Infertility Awareness Week, we’re sharing some of our educational videos. Part of moving from infertility to adoption is about acknowledging and experiencing a grief and loss process. Below Adoptive Family Specialist Kelli Cox explains the grief and loss process associated with …
18
Oct
2012
Tips for Finding a Pediatrician
When preparing for parenthood, you may find your mind a flurry of endless “to-do” lists and …
16
Oct
2012
Before Finalization: The Need for Post-Placement Visits
You’ve conquered the home study, survived the wait and have settled into your new routine as a family with your new little bundle of joy. Your adoption journey is complete – or is it?
Once you receive placement of your child, but are still waiting …
9
Oct
2012
The Importance of Having the Right Home Study
American Adoptions often receives inquiries from families regarding whether our agency will accept a previously completed state-level home study. Unfortunately, in most cases our agency cannot.
Adoption home studies …