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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

7 Important and Interesting Facts About Adoption — Part 1

September 21, 2018In the first part of a two-part series, birth mother Lindsay offers some need-to-know facts about adoption every prospective birth mother should know.

Navigating Post-Placement Waters as a Birth Mother – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

September 10, 2018What do you do when your open adoption communication becomes challenging? Birth mother Lindsay offers tips from her own experience.

Tips for “Normalizing” Adoption as a Birth Mother – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

September 3, 2018How you help spread awareness and joy about adoption when you have placed a child with adoptive parents? Learn from birth mother Lindsay, who has been in your shoes.

Thoughts From a Birth Mother

7 Important and Interesting Facts About Adoption — Part 1

September 21, 2018In the first part of a two-part series, birth mother Lindsay offers some need-to-know facts about adoption every prospective birth mother should know.

Navigating Post-Placement Waters as a Birth Mother – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

September 10, 2018What do you do when your open adoption communication becomes challenging? Birth mother Lindsay offers tips from her own experience.

Tips for “Normalizing” Adoption as a Birth Mother – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

September 3, 2018How you help spread awareness and joy about adoption when you have placed a child with adoptive parents? Learn from birth mother Lindsay, who has been in your shoes.

The Latest Adoption News

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.

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.

The Latest Adoption News

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.

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.

Adoption in Each State

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Featured Articles

7 Important and Interesting Facts About Adoption — Part 1

Navigating Post-Placement Waters as a Birth Mother – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Tips for “Normalizing” Adoption as a Birth Mother – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

7 Important and Interesting Facts About Adoption — Part 1

Navigating Post-Placement Waters as a Birth Mother – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Tips for “Normalizing” Adoption as a Birth Mother – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The Latest Adoption News

New Maine Law Protects Sibling Groups in Foster Care

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

The Latest Adoption News

New Maine Law Protects Sibling Groups in Foster Care

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

Adoption in Each State

Pregnant and
considering adoption?

Considering growing your family
through adoption?