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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

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.

8 Years After Adoption, A Birth Family Reunion — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

August 9, 2019Birth mother Lindsay discusses her fears about hosting a birth family reunion for her son and his parents — and the miraculous aftermath.

Dealing with Birth Mother Shame — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

August 2, 2019Lindsay, birth mother for eight years, acknowledges the long-term feelings of shame in choosing adoption, offering solutions to those complicated emotions.

Thoughts From a Birth Mother

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.

8 Years After Adoption, A Birth Family Reunion — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

August 9, 2019Birth mother Lindsay discusses her fears about hosting a birth family reunion for her son and his parents — and the miraculous aftermath.

Dealing with Birth Mother Shame — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

August 2, 2019Lindsay, birth mother for eight years, acknowledges the long-term feelings of shame in choosing adoption, offering solutions to those complicated emotions.

The Latest Adoption News

Abortion Study Reminds of the Importance of Accessible Unplanned Pregnancy Options

August 23, 2019A revived study about the connection between adoption, “unwantedness” and crime forces us to reevaluate just how available and accessible unplanned pregnancy options are today in the United States.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds ICWA Constitutionality

August 12, 2019A federal appeals court in New Orleans has upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, which was previously ruled unconstitutional by a Texas judge.

NY Times Piece Reveals a Strong Sense of “Other” Among International Adoptees

July 26, 2019A New York Times article reveals that many citizens have been told to “go back” to where they came from — including many international adoptees. Read their stories here.

Hague Convention Enters into Force for Honduras

July 1, 2019As of July 1, 2019, the Hague Convention has officially entered into force for Honduras. The United States will now be able to process intercountry adoptions from Honduras in accordance with U.S. laws and Hague Convention standards.

The Latest Adoption News

Abortion Study Reminds of the Importance of Accessible Unplanned Pregnancy Options

August 23, 2019A revived study about the connection between adoption, “unwantedness” and crime forces us to reevaluate just how available and accessible unplanned pregnancy options are today in the United States.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds ICWA Constitutionality

August 12, 2019A federal appeals court in New Orleans has upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, which was previously ruled unconstitutional by a Texas judge.

NY Times Piece Reveals a Strong Sense of “Other” Among International Adoptees

July 26, 2019A New York Times article reveals that many citizens have been told to “go back” to where they came from — including many international adoptees. Read their stories here.

Hague Convention Enters into Force for Honduras

July 1, 2019As of July 1, 2019, the Hague Convention has officially entered into force for Honduras. The United States will now be able to process intercountry adoptions from Honduras in accordance with U.S. laws and Hague Convention standards.

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Featured Articles

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

8 Years After Adoption, A Birth Family Reunion — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Dealing with Birth Mother Shame — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

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

8 Years After Adoption, A Birth Family Reunion — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Dealing with Birth Mother Shame — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The Latest Adoption News

Abortion Study Reminds of the Importance of Accessible Unplanned Pregnancy Options

Federal Appeals Court Upholds ICWA Constitutionality

NY Times Piece Reveals a Strong Sense of “Other” Among International Adoptees

Hague Convention Enters into Force for Honduras

The Latest Adoption News

Abortion Study Reminds of the Importance of Accessible Unplanned Pregnancy Options

Federal Appeals Court Upholds ICWA Constitutionality

NY Times Piece Reveals a Strong Sense of “Other” Among International Adoptees

Hague Convention Enters into Force for Honduras

Adoption in Each State

Pregnant and
considering adoption?

Considering growing your family
through adoption?