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 …
Preparing to Travel for the Delivery and Hospital Stay
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Advice for Traveling
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and …
News: China Adoption 2024 Update
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>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.
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.
Adoption Tax Credit
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adoption is a life-changing opportunity, and beyond the benefits of creating new families, there is the adoption tax credit, too. Here’s what you need to know.
ICPC Wait and What to Expect
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>The ICPC process is a waiting game. You’re eager to return home and begin life with your new family but here’s what you can expect.
Finding a Pediatrician When You’re Waiting to Be Matched
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Guest contributor Valerie Trumbower talks about when to find a pediatrician and options for adoptive parents.