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 …
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.
9
Aug
2024
Adoptive Parents Are “Real Parents” – and More Adoption-Positive Language
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. …
16
Jul
2024
How to Talk to Your Child about Adoption
No matter the age, knowing how to talk to your child about adoption can help pave the path toward a strong, healthy relationship.
6
Jun
2024
National Birth Father’s Day 2024
You may celebrate Father’s Day every year, but did you know about Birth Father’s Day? It celebrates and honors birth fathers that chose adoption.
4
Jun
2024
Why Adoption Is a Loving Decision
When you choose adoption, you’re choosing to give your baby a life filled with love and opportunity with a family handpicked by you.
1
May
2024
5 FAQs On Unsealing Adoption Records
As an adoptee, it’s common to have questions about your birth parents and biological family history. One of the best ways to get answers to questions about your past is by accessing your adoption records.
While each state has its own laws on …
12
Apr
2024
7 Requirements to Adopt
Adoption means you can be the parent you’ve dreamed of. Here are seven requirements to adopt that can help you plan your journey.
9
Apr
2024
5 Informative Books About Adoption
Are you looking to learn more about adoption? Here are the five must-read, informative books about adoption.
5
Apr
2024
Myths vs. Facts about Adoption
Adoption is always an option regardless of your circumstances. There are many myths and facts about adoption, so we’ve explored some common ones.