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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

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.

It’s Okay to Choose Adoption After Parenting — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

October 5, 2018There are women who choose adoption after parenting a child — and birth mother Lindsay is one of them. Read about her experience doing so, including the challenges and rewards she would face along the way.

7 Important and Interesting Facts About Adoption — Part Two

September 24, 2018Find some more need-to-know facts about adoption before you decide to follow through with this life-changing journey in the second part of this two-part series.

Thoughts From a Birth Mother

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.

It’s Okay to Choose Adoption After Parenting — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

October 5, 2018There are women who choose adoption after parenting a child — and birth mother Lindsay is one of them. Read about her experience doing so, including the challenges and rewards she would face along the way.

7 Important and Interesting Facts About Adoption — Part Two

September 24, 2018Find some more need-to-know facts about adoption before you decide to follow through with this life-changing journey in the second part of this two-part series.

The Latest Adoption News

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.

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.

The Latest Adoption News

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.

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.

Adoption in Each State

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Featured Articles

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

It’s Okay to Choose Adoption After Parenting — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

7 Important and Interesting Facts About Adoption — Part Two

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

It’s Okay to Choose Adoption After Parenting — Thoughts from a Birth Mother

7 Important and Interesting Facts About Adoption — Part Two

The Latest Adoption News

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

House Committee Passes Amendment that Endangers LGBTQ Adoption Rights

The Latest Adoption News

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

House Committee Passes Amendment that Endangers LGBTQ Adoption Rights

Adoption in Each State

Pregnant and
considering adoption?

Considering growing your family
through adoption?