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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

5 Musical Meditations for Birth Mother Empowerment — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

May 31, 2019Lindsay offers her advice for motivation during the tough times of a birth mother's life — using music to inspire within.

Celebrating Birth Mother’s Day — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

May 10, 2019Lindsay explains how birth mothers can celebrate this special day by themselves, with their birth children or even with supportive friends and family members. The decision is always up to you.

Adoption and Trauma: One Birth Mother’s Opinion — Part Three

February 1, 2019In the first two parts of this article series, I defined trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and offered examples ... Read More

Thoughts From a Birth Mother

5 Musical Meditations for Birth Mother Empowerment — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

May 31, 2019Lindsay offers her advice for motivation during the tough times of a birth mother's life — using music to inspire within.

Celebrating Birth Mother’s Day — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

May 10, 2019Lindsay explains how birth mothers can celebrate this special day by themselves, with their birth children or even with supportive friends and family members. The decision is always up to you.

Adoption and Trauma: One Birth Mother’s Opinion — Part Three

February 1, 2019In the first two parts of this article series, I defined trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and offered examples ... Read More

The Latest Adoption News

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.

National Foster Care Month 2019

May 3, 2019During National Foster Care Month, we like to set time aside to honor the amazing people who do everything they can to help children in foster care find a permanent home. Click here to learn more about you can support them on their journey.

Honduras Joins Countries Under the Hague Convention

April 24, 2019Good news in the international adoption community — on March 6, 2019, Honduras ratified the Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption Convention (better, and more succinctly, known as the Hague Adoption Convention).

“Motha’s Day Project” Aims to Deliver Cards to Every Birth Mother Who Wants One

April 12, 2019A card-sharing project organized by a birth mother allows birth mothers to feel just as special as they should on Mother’s Day. Find out how you can be a part of the movement, whether you’re a birth mom or simply a supporter of adoption.

The Latest Adoption News

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.

National Foster Care Month 2019

May 3, 2019During National Foster Care Month, we like to set time aside to honor the amazing people who do everything they can to help children in foster care find a permanent home. Click here to learn more about you can support them on their journey.

Honduras Joins Countries Under the Hague Convention

April 24, 2019Good news in the international adoption community — on March 6, 2019, Honduras ratified the Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption Convention (better, and more succinctly, known as the Hague Adoption Convention).

“Motha’s Day Project” Aims to Deliver Cards to Every Birth Mother Who Wants One

April 12, 2019A card-sharing project organized by a birth mother allows birth mothers to feel just as special as they should on Mother’s Day. Find out how you can be a part of the movement, whether you’re a birth mom or simply a supporter of adoption.

Adoption in Each State

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Featured Articles

5 Musical Meditations for Birth Mother Empowerment — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Celebrating Birth Mother’s Day — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Adoption and Trauma: One Birth Mother’s Opinion — Part Three

5 Musical Meditations for Birth Mother Empowerment — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Celebrating Birth Mother’s Day — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Adoption and Trauma: One Birth Mother’s Opinion — Part Three

The Latest Adoption News

Hague Convention Enters into Force for Honduras

National Foster Care Month 2019

Honduras Joins Countries Under the Hague Convention

“Motha’s Day Project” Aims to Deliver Cards to Every Birth Mother Who Wants One

The Latest Adoption News

Hague Convention Enters into Force for Honduras

National Foster Care Month 2019

Honduras Joins Countries Under the Hague Convention

“Motha’s Day Project” Aims to Deliver Cards to Every Birth Mother Who Wants One

Adoption in Each State

Pregnant and
considering adoption?

Considering growing your family
through adoption?