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The Adoption Process
How to Adopt a Child to a New Family

Hopeful adoptive parents and prospective birth parents often face very different challenges, emotions and decisions. One thing many have in common as they begin to explore adoption is wondering how the process works.

Thoughts From a Birth Mother

Adoptive Parents: Near or Far? — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

November 29, 2019A prospective birth mother can choose a waiting family in her state or an adoptive family who lives out of state, depending on where she wants her baby to grow up. Birth mother Lindsay discusses the pros and cons of each option.

How to Know Adoptive Parents are “The Ones” — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

November 15, 2019Fairy tales can come true for any prospective birth mother looking for the perfect adoptive family — for her child and for herself. Learn how to find your perfect adoptive family match here.

Time Heals All Wounds, Except Choosing Adoption — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

August 16, 2019Birth mother Lindsay evaluates a research study conducted to learn about how time influences a birth mother's satisfaction in her adoption decision.

Thoughts From a Birth Mother

Adoptive Parents: Near or Far? — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

November 29, 2019A prospective birth mother can choose a waiting family in her state or an adoptive family who lives out of state, depending on where she wants her baby to grow up. Birth mother Lindsay discusses the pros and cons of each option.

How to Know Adoptive Parents are “The Ones” — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

November 15, 2019Fairy tales can come true for any prospective birth mother looking for the perfect adoptive family — for her child and for herself. Learn how to find your perfect adoptive family match here.

Time Heals All Wounds, Except Choosing Adoption — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

August 16, 2019Birth mother Lindsay evaluates a research study conducted to learn about how time influences a birth mother's satisfaction in her adoption decision.

The Latest Adoption News

Opinion: People Are People Are People

June 11, 2020The Trump administration has submitted a brief to the Supreme Court arguing that adoption agencies should be able to choose not to work with same-sex couples. Here, a Catholic birth mother weighs in with her thoughts on the issue.

Could Coronavirus Impact Your Adoption?

March 13, 2020If you are in the middle of the adoption process, you’re probably anxious about how coronavirus could affect you. Here, we are providing some basic information about COVID-19 and how it could impact your adoption.

National Developmental Disabilities Month: Special Needs Adoption

March 2, 2020March is National Developmental Disabilities Month. But what does this mean for adoption?

What to Know About the 2019 Adoption Tax Credit

February 14, 2020Before you file your taxes this year, learn more about the federal Adoption Tax Credit — and how you can use it to offset some of the adoption-related expenses you had in building your family.

The Latest Adoption News

Opinion: People Are People Are People

June 11, 2020The Trump administration has submitted a brief to the Supreme Court arguing that adoption agencies should be able to choose not to work with same-sex couples. Here, a Catholic birth mother weighs in with her thoughts on the issue.

Could Coronavirus Impact Your Adoption?

March 13, 2020If you are in the middle of the adoption process, you’re probably anxious about how coronavirus could affect you. Here, we are providing some basic information about COVID-19 and how it could impact your adoption.

National Developmental Disabilities Month: Special Needs Adoption

March 2, 2020March is National Developmental Disabilities Month. But what does this mean for adoption?

What to Know About the 2019 Adoption Tax Credit

February 14, 2020Before you file your taxes this year, learn more about the federal Adoption Tax Credit — and how you can use it to offset some of the adoption-related expenses you had in building your family.

Adoption in Each State

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Featured Articles

Adoptive Parents: Near or Far? — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

How to Know Adoptive Parents are “The Ones” — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Time Heals All Wounds, Except Choosing Adoption — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Adoptive Parents: Near or Far? — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

How to Know Adoptive Parents are “The Ones” — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Time Heals All Wounds, Except Choosing Adoption — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The Latest Adoption News

Opinion: People Are People Are People

Could Coronavirus Impact Your Adoption?

National Developmental Disabilities Month: Special Needs Adoption

What to Know About the 2019 Adoption Tax Credit

The Latest Adoption News

Opinion: People Are People Are People

Could Coronavirus Impact Your Adoption?

National Developmental Disabilities Month: Special Needs Adoption

What to Know About the 2019 Adoption Tax Credit

Adoption in Each State

Pregnant and
considering adoption?

Considering growing your family
through adoption?