Social workers represent hope and change for adoptive parents, prospective birth parents, children and all kinds of families in your community. Waiting adoptive mom Jill discusses meaningful ways to thank social workers during National Social Work Month!
25
Feb
2019
Why I Never Get Tired of Answering Adoption Questions
Going through an adoption can sometimes prompt rude or insensitive questions and comments from spectators. Some adoptive families can find the questioning bothersome, but I see it as an opportunity.
22
Feb
2019
My Heart is Full: An Adoption Reunion Story
Seventeen years had passed since I looked into those bright eyes and smelled that sweet scent. The world stopped, nothing else moved, no other breath exhaled except hers and mine. Two beacons that had been calling to each other for years had finally found one another.
18
Feb
2019
What Happens After an Adoption Disruption?
Adoption disruptions can be challenging. Navigating the emotional recovery alone is difficult, but what about the practical issues that follow? What are the next steps and what happens to the funds you’ve already invested?
15
Feb
2019
How I Talk to My (Biological) Kids About Adoption
When you are trying to explain your adoption decision to your child, what do you say and how much detail should you include? How can you approach the process in a way your child will accept and understand?
14
Feb
2019
Our “Love at First Sight” Photo Winners!
Thanks to all those who entered our “Love at First Sight” Photo Contest! Find out who the winners are here.
11
Feb
2019
10 More Great Adoption Fundraising Ideas
We’re back with more! In our previous post, we gave you some ideas to kickstart your adoption fundraiser. Now, here’s 10 more ideas to keep you going toward your fundraising goal.
8
Feb
2019
5 Things I Didn’t Know About Adoption Before Starting the Process
Now that we are fully involved in our adoption and awaiting an adoption opportunity, I recall some aspects about adoption that I learned after our process began. Here are the top five things I didn’t know about adoption before starting the process:
4
Feb
2019
How to Get Unbiased Info and Support for Your Unplanned Pregnancy
Finding the right information for your unexpected pregnancy is one of the first steps you should take if you’re unsure of what to do next. Here, we’ve written a guide that outlines how to get unbiased information and support for your unplanned pregnancy.
1
Feb
2019
10 Great Adoption Fundraising Ideas
The cost associated with the adoption process can be too much for many families to handle alone. What can you do about this? There are several options, including fundraising. Here are some of the best ideas to get you started.