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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

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part Two

August 20, 2018Birth mother Lindsay explains the rules every person should use when talking about adoption with a prospective or current birth mother.

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part One

August 17, 2018In part one of this two-part series, birth mother Lindsay explains the "do"s and "don't"s of talking about adoption with a prospective or current birth mother.

Dealing with Birth Mother Adoption Doubts and Fears – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

August 10, 2018How do you know if adoption is right for you? Birth mother Lindsay gives advice for making the best decision for you.

Thoughts From a Birth Mother

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part Two

August 20, 2018Birth mother Lindsay explains the rules every person should use when talking about adoption with a prospective or current birth mother.

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part One

August 17, 2018In part one of this two-part series, birth mother Lindsay explains the "do"s and "don't"s of talking about adoption with a prospective or current birth mother.

Dealing with Birth Mother Adoption Doubts and Fears – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

August 10, 2018How do you know if adoption is right for you? Birth mother Lindsay gives advice for making the best decision for you.

The Latest Adoption News

House Committee Passes Amendment that Endangers LGBTQ Adoption Rights

July 13, 2018A recent vote on an amendment by the House Appropriations Committee would allow adoption agencies and child welfare organizations to refuse service to gay couples based on the organization’s religious beliefs.

What Happens to Migrant Children Separated from their Parents?

June 21, 2018News of children being separated from their parents at the border has overwhelmed coverage in the last week. But, what exactly happens to these children after they are separated from their parents?

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May 7, 2018The statistics are staggering when it comes to mental health issues among children who experience the world from the seat of foster care. Here's what you can do to help this National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.

5 Things to Know About Kinship Care this National Foster Care Month

May 1, 2018May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the role we can each play in enhancing the lives ... Read More

The Latest Adoption News

House Committee Passes Amendment that Endangers LGBTQ Adoption Rights

July 13, 2018A recent vote on an amendment by the House Appropriations Committee would allow adoption agencies and child welfare organizations to refuse service to gay couples based on the organization’s religious beliefs.

What Happens to Migrant Children Separated from their Parents?

June 21, 2018News of children being separated from their parents at the border has overwhelmed coverage in the last week. But, what exactly happens to these children after they are separated from their parents?

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

May 7, 2018The statistics are staggering when it comes to mental health issues among children who experience the world from the seat of foster care. Here's what you can do to help this National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day.

5 Things to Know About Kinship Care this National Foster Care Month

May 1, 2018May is National Foster Care Month, a time to recognize the role we can each play in enhancing the lives ... Read More

Adoption in Each State

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Featured Articles

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part Two

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part One

Dealing with Birth Mother Adoption Doubts and Fears – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part Two

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part One

Dealing with Birth Mother Adoption Doubts and Fears – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The Latest Adoption News

House Committee Passes Amendment that Endangers LGBTQ Adoption Rights

What Happens to Migrant Children Separated from their Parents?

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

5 Things to Know About Kinship Care this National Foster Care Month

The Latest Adoption News

House Committee Passes Amendment that Endangers LGBTQ Adoption Rights

What Happens to Migrant Children Separated from their Parents?

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

5 Things to Know About Kinship Care this National Foster Care Month

Adoption in Each State

Pregnant and
considering adoption?

Considering growing your family
through adoption?