2020 changed life as we know it in almost every way — including creating new challenges in the adoption world. But, despite it all, the birth and adoptive families of American Adoptions persevered, and will continue to do so. Is 2021 your year to adopt?
25
Dec
2020
7 Ways to Incorporate Adoption into Your Holiday Traditions
Whether you’re a birth parent or you’re an adoptive family, adoption has played a huge role in your life. This holiday season let’s take some time to honor that journey by including some adoption-centric traditions in your usual celebrations.
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Dec
2020
‘We Wouldn’t Change a Thing’: Jill’s Christmas Adoption Story
Adoptive mom Jill looks back on the Christmas that changed her family forever — when their daughter came early and they spent their holidays in the NICU with their newborn.
18
Dec
2020
Our 2020 Winter Wonderland Photo Contest Winners!
Congrats to the winners of this year’s Winter Wonderland Photo Contest!
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Dec
2020
Questions from Adoptive Families: “Will COVID-19 Affect the Number of Pregnant Women Choosing Adoption?”
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?”
11
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?”
7
Dec
2020
20 Virtual Gifts for Adoption Triad Members
As we social distance, birth and adoptive parents may be looking for new ways of staying close. Here are some ideas for virtual gifts for all members of the adoption triad, so you can keep in touch even at a distance.
4
Dec
2020
How to Enter Our Winter Wonderland Photo Contest 2020
Spread some holiday season cheer by entering our Winter Wonderland Photo Contest!
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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.