This week brought significant news in the world of international adoption: The Chinese government has halted foreign adoptions, with the exception of blood relatives adopting a child or stepparents adopting a stepchild.
News: China Adoption 2024 Update
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>How to Sign Your Rights Over as a Mother
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>When considering adoption, one of the most significant steps is understanding how to sign your rights over as the mother. As the birth parent, you will always have the right to do what is best for you and your baby, no matter what anyone says. …
What to Do if You Don’t Want to Be Pregnant
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Unplanned pregnancies can be overwhelming and emotionally draining. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to know that you’re not alone. No matter your circumstances, we will always be here to help you understand your options and make the best decision for …
Adoptive Parents Are “Real Parents” – and More Adoption-Positive Language
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Asking an adoptee if they know who their “real parents” are is a disservice to the adoption process as a whole. Adoptive parents are “real parents,” an adopted child has two sets of parents, biological and adoptive, and both are important to the child’s life. …
How to Know When You’ve Found the Right Adoptive Family
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adoption is a life-changing decision and one of the biggest choices you will have to make has to do with choosing the adoptive family for your child. Just like only you can know adoption is right for your situation, only you will know when you …
Giving a Baby up for Adoption in 2024 vs 1999: How Adoption Has Changed in 25 Years
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>25 years has made a big difference in adoption. Learn how giving a baby up for adoption in 2024 looks different than it did in 1999.
Looking for Someone to Adopt Your Baby? Here’s What You Need to Know about Adoption Screening
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Looking for someone to adopt your baby? Learn about how families are screened to adopt.
How to Talk to Your Child about Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>No matter the age, knowing how to talk to your child about adoption can help pave the path toward a strong, healthy relationship.
The Biggest Reasons Children Are Placed for Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Choosing adoption is often a positive turning point in your life, creating a brighter future for everyone involved. Many people from different walks of life put their baby’s needs before their own in order to give their baby the best life possible.
No matter …
Spotting Adoption Scams
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adoption is a life-changing journey for everyone involved. Unfortunately, there are bad actors out there. Here’s what you need to know about adoption scams.