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10
Dec
2021

How to Enter Our Winter Wonderland Photo Contest 2021

Whether your holiday season is spent with a layer of snow or the only trees you’re hanging ornaments on are of the palm variety, there’s just something special about the month of December. So, we want to see your kiddos in their winter wonderland — …

1
Dec
2021

5 Festive Ways to Connect with Birth Parents

As an adoptive parent, you may be wondering how you can connect with your child’s birth parents this holiday season. Here are 5 festive tips to get you started.

25
Nov
2021

3 Things American Adoptions is Grateful for this Year

Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on everything we’ve been blessed to receive this last year. And as always, American Adoptions certainly has a lot to be grateful for.

1
Nov
2021

Why Belonging Plays a Crucial Role in Transracial Adoption

From the perspective of a transracial adoptee

As you may expect, transracial adoptions come with their own unique set of challenges. Growing up, one of the hardest realities of my adoption story that I had to grapple with was not looking like the rest of …

31
Oct
2021

Our 2021 Halloween Photo Contest Winners!

Thanks to all those who entered this year’s Halloween photo contest! Check out who the winners are here.

15
Oct
2021

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month [You are not Alone] 

Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or infant is an unfortunate reality for many families. You never have to bear this pain alone. That’s why October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. During this time, we remember those who we’ve lost and connect with others during this difficult time.

8
Oct
2021

How to Enter Our Halloween Photo Contest 2021

Calling all witches, goblins and ghouls! Find out how to enter American Adoptions’ annual Halloween photo contest here.

1
Oct
2021

5 Questions to Ask if You’re Considering Transracial Adoption

Making the decision to adopt transracially is a time for celebration, but it’s also a time for reflection. While any adoption is a big decision to make, transracial adoption has additional nuances that you will need to consider before you fully commit to the process. …

24
Sep
2021

Interview with an Adoptive Family Specialist: Open Adoption

Erin, an Adoptive Family Specialist, sat down for a Q & A to discuss APQs, the minimum requirements adoptive families must agree to and the benefit of having an open relationship with the birth family post-adoption.

10
Sep
2021

Importance of Continuing Communication in Adoption

An adoptive family continued sending pictures and updates to the birth mother for nine years. Then they heard a response.

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