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Why Some Birth Parents Don’t Want to Be Found

When you begin your search for a birth parent, the possibilities are endless. But what if your dreams are shattered by a rejection?

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Adoptive Family

How Do You Manage Open Adoption and Birth Parent Addiction?

When a birth parent struggles with addiction, it impacts the whole adoption triad. Find some tips for coping with this situation here.

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The Story Behind the ReMoved Anthology Project

A new anthology collection shares the stories of hundreds of former and current foster youth. We talked with co-creator Christina Matanick to learn the story behind the project.

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Tennessee Passes Bill Allowing LGBT-Discrimination in Adoption

A new bill out of Tennessee will allow child-placing agencies to refuse placements with LGBT parents on a basis of “religious freedom.” The governor has said he plans to sign the bill upon its arrival at his office.

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Adoptees

When Your Parents Don’t Support Your Birth Family Search: 5 Tips

If your adoptive parents don’t support your search for your birth parents, you probably feel betrayed, angry and disappointed. What can you even do in this situation?

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Republic of Congo Joins Hague Convention Countries

This year, the Republic of Congo will become the 102nd country to enter the Hague Adoption Convention. The U.S. State Department is currently determining whether adoptions from this country will become available to American citizens.

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Adoptive Family

An Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Donated Breastmilk

Many hopeful moms wonder about the possibility of breastfeeding an adopted baby. If this sounds like your situation, you might be researching everything there is to know about donated breastmilk.

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Adoptive Family

How to Explain Foster Care to Your Children

Explaining to your child what life is like for a child in foster care can be complicated. How much should you tell them? Will they be able to understand?

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Adoptive Family

6 Goals for Families Hoping to Adopt in 2020

Is adoption your New Year’s resolution? Get started on your journey with these six attainable goals along the way.

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Adoption in the 2010s: The Biggest Changes We’ve Seen This Decade

The 2010s was a big decade for adoption, with many major changes to the industry. Here, we look back on some of these big moments over the last 10 years and look forward to what the next 10 years will bring us.

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