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 …
12
Jan
2012
Preparing to Travel for the Delivery and Hospital Stay
For some adoptive parents, thinking about traveling to a birth mother’s state for the delivery, hospital stay and ICPC wait is enough to induce a …
28
Oct
2011
Advice for Traveling
Q & A with Laurie
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 …
14
Oct
2024
Things to Do During the Adoption Wait
This blog was written by Allison Olson. Being both an adoptee and an adoptive parent, Allison Olson has a unique perspective on the topic of adoption. She is an award-winning children’s adoption book author and her goal is to change the adoption narrative from …
16
Sep
2024
The Benefits of Licensed Adoption Agencies
Your adoption journey will shape the rest of your family’s life, and one of the most important choices you’ll make along the way is who you trust to guide you through the adoption process.
Many families choose a licensed adoption agency as their trusted guide. …
6
Sep
2024
News: China Adoption 2024 Update
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.
26
Jul
2024
Giving a Baby up for Adoption in 2024 vs 1999: How Adoption Has Changed in 25 Years
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.
5
Mar
2024
Adoption Tax Credit 2024
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.
4
Aug
2023
ICPC Wait and What to Expect
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.
7
Jul
2023
Finding a Pediatrician When You’re Waiting to Be Matched
Guest contributor Valerie Trumbower talks about when to find a pediatrician and options for adoptive parents.