Deciding whether or not to pursue adoption or a particular adoption professional is a major decision that demands introspection and honesty. Is adoption right for you? Are you and this adoption professional a good fit for each other?
Is Your Adoption Agency the Right Fit for You?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adoption Shaming
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>“Why didn’t you try IVF?” “Why not adopt from foster care?” “Why would you adopt from *that* country?” “Why not have your *own* child?” There’s an alarming new trend of adoption shaming on the rise, and it’s coming from WITHIN the community.
Surrogacy vs. Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>When you’re deciding how to grow your family, you may wonder about surrogacy and adoption and what’s right for you. Here’s what you should know.
An Adoptee’s Perspective on Anger in Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>One adoptee’s views on anti-adoption attitudes and glossed-over adoption ideals, and why she believes the truth falls somewhere in the middle.
Your State Adoption Tax Credit — and How You Can Protect It
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Do you know if your state offers a separate adoption tax credit or reduction? Find out here and, if they don’t, contact your representative today.
The 6 Most Annoying Things Waiting Adoptive Parents Hear
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Whatever you do, don’t say this to a person waiting to adopt…
Your Voice Matters – Help Save the Adoption Tax Credit!
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>The Federal Adoption Tax Credit is vulnerable and may be eliminated as part of tax reform — and we need your help to save it!
5 Ways to Help Your Adopted Child Develop a Strong Sense of Identity
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, identity development may be more difficult for a young adopted person. Here’s how to support them:
Mother’s Day Photo Contest Winners
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Congrats to the winners of the 2017 American Adoptions Mother’s Day Photo Contest!
7 DIY Gifts from Kids to Birth Family
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>A homemade gift sent from your child to their birth family can be a wonderful reminder they’re always a special part of your family. Try these 7 fun kid-friendly crafts!