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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

A Birth Mother’s Take on National Adoption Month — Part 2

November 12, 2018In part two of this three-part series, birth mother Lindsay explores what recent adoption statistics mean for spreading awareness about all the adoption processes.

A Birth Mother’s Take on National Adoption Month — Part One

November 5, 2018To better understand what National Adoption Month may mean to her and other birth mothers, birth mother Lindsay takes a look at the history of National Adoption Month since the celebrations began in 1976.

How to Make Adoption After Parenting Easier — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

October 12, 2018Choosing adoption after parenting may seem difficult, but there are some tips to make it a little easier. Birth mother Lindsay suggests a few things for women in this situation.

Thoughts From a Birth Mother

A Birth Mother’s Take on National Adoption Month — Part 2

November 12, 2018In part two of this three-part series, birth mother Lindsay explores what recent adoption statistics mean for spreading awareness about all the adoption processes.

A Birth Mother’s Take on National Adoption Month — Part One

November 5, 2018To better understand what National Adoption Month may mean to her and other birth mothers, birth mother Lindsay takes a look at the history of National Adoption Month since the celebrations began in 1976.

How to Make Adoption After Parenting Easier — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

October 12, 2018Choosing adoption after parenting may seem difficult, but there are some tips to make it a little easier. Birth mother Lindsay suggests a few things for women in this situation.

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How You Can Show Your Support for World Adoption Day

November 9, 2018World Adoption Day is special occasion that happens every November 9. On this day, those that have been adopted and people that have adopted a child take the time to raise awareness about adoption. If you would like to learn how you can raise awareness about adoption, here are some great ideas.

Congress Rejects Anti-LGBTQ Adoption Amendment

September 28, 2018The House of Representatives has rejected legislation that would have allowed federally funded adoption professionals to discriminate against LGBTQ parents based on religious grounds.

How This Week’s “This is Us” Tackles Adoptees’ Complex Feelings of Loss

September 26, 2018In the season 3 premiere, Randall asks Deja a big question — but her response is not what he (or other adoptive parents) might expect. Find out what her response reveals about adoptees' feelings in general.

New Maine Law Protects Sibling Groups in Foster Care

August 27, 2018A new law in Maine will help to ensure children in foster care remain with their siblings, a Bangor news station reports.

The Latest Adoption News

How You Can Show Your Support for World Adoption Day

November 9, 2018World Adoption Day is special occasion that happens every November 9. On this day, those that have been adopted and people that have adopted a child take the time to raise awareness about adoption. If you would like to learn how you can raise awareness about adoption, here are some great ideas.

Congress Rejects Anti-LGBTQ Adoption Amendment

September 28, 2018The House of Representatives has rejected legislation that would have allowed federally funded adoption professionals to discriminate against LGBTQ parents based on religious grounds.

How This Week’s “This is Us” Tackles Adoptees’ Complex Feelings of Loss

September 26, 2018In the season 3 premiere, Randall asks Deja a big question — but her response is not what he (or other adoptive parents) might expect. Find out what her response reveals about adoptees' feelings in general.

New Maine Law Protects Sibling Groups in Foster Care

August 27, 2018A new law in Maine will help to ensure children in foster care remain with their siblings, a Bangor news station reports.

Adoption in Each State

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Featured Articles

A Birth Mother’s Take on National Adoption Month — Part 2

A Birth Mother’s Take on National Adoption Month — Part One

How to Make Adoption After Parenting Easier — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

A Birth Mother’s Take on National Adoption Month — Part 2

A Birth Mother’s Take on National Adoption Month — Part One

How to Make Adoption After Parenting Easier — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The Latest Adoption News

How You Can Show Your Support for World Adoption Day

Congress Rejects Anti-LGBTQ Adoption Amendment

How This Week’s “This is Us” Tackles Adoptees’ Complex Feelings of Loss

New Maine Law Protects Sibling Groups in Foster Care

The Latest Adoption News

How You Can Show Your Support for World Adoption Day

Congress Rejects Anti-LGBTQ Adoption Amendment

How This Week’s “This is Us” Tackles Adoptees’ Complex Feelings of Loss

New Maine Law Protects Sibling Groups in Foster Care

Adoption in Each State

Pregnant and
considering adoption?

Considering growing your family
through adoption?