Adoption Process
Hopeful adoptive parents and prospective birth parents often face very different challenges, emotions and decisions. One thing many have in common is wondering how the process works.
Featured Articles
8 Thoughts Adoptive Parents Have During the Adoption Process
2020-09-25GMT-0500When you choose to adopt, you’re choosing a beautiful, emotional-rollercoaster of a family-building path. You may be surprised at the depth of the emotions you feel and thoughts you have along the way.
7 Thoughts Expectant Parents Have During the Adoption Process
2020-09-21GMT-0500Expectant parents going through the adoption process will face many thoughts and emotions along the way. If you’re worried or stressed about what you’re feeling, know that you’re not alone.Can I Still Meet the Adoptive Parents at the Hospital?
2020-09-18GMT-0500With stay-at-home restrictions in place due to COVID-19, many prospective birth mothers are wondering how hospital stays will work. Check out more information here so that you know what to expect.
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pursuing Independent Adoption
2020-09-11GMT-0500Here are four questions to ask yourself before moving forward with independent adoption — and explanations of what your answers might mean for your journey.Thoughts From a Birthmother
Adoptions in Each State
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Adoptions by State
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- Illinois
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- Iowa
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
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- New York
- North Carolina
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- Ohio
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- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
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- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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