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Adoptive Family

A Waiting Mom’s Perspective on Adoption Paperwork

If you’re considering adoption or starting the process, those mounds of paperwork can seem overwhelming. Here’s a glimpse into our experience with the adoption paperwork to help you better prepare for the journey ahead:

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How to Celebrate National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month, a special time to shine a light on all the beautiful ways that families come together. Learn more here about how you can support a youth in foster care or an adoptee in your life today.

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Birth Parent

What if the Child You Placed for Adoption Doesn’t Want Contact?

It’s a thought that may go through a birth parent’s head: “What will happen if my child doesn’t want to see me?” Here are some tips for biological parents to prepare for the possibility of an adoption reunion that doesn’t go as planned.

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Adoptive Family

Dealing with Feelings of Jealousy as an Adoptive Parent

Adoptive mom Jill shares how her faith helps her get through times of jealousy during a long adoption wait.

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Adoptive Family

How to Support a Friend through an Adoption Disruption

An adoption disruption is every hopeful parent’s worst fear. As a friend, you may be wondering what to do when you see your friend going through such an emotional struggle. Here are several ways you can help.

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Adoptive Family News

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day

On this year’s Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, we’d like to honor everyone whose lives have been touched by the loss of a newborn. Learn more about how you can help spread awareness of this important topic.

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Adoption Attorney Indicted for Human Trafficking

An elected official and adoption attorney was recently indicted for smuggling pregnant women in from the Marshall Islands, and paying them for their babies. Here’s how to help prevent black market “adoptions.”

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Adoptees Birth Parent

Your Guide to DNA Reunion Etiquette

With the rise in popularity of DNA sites like 23andMe, it’s easier than ever for adoptees and birth parents to find each other. But, before that day finally comes, there are some things to consider during your search.

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‘Taken at Birth:’ A Black Market Adoption Ring

A new special on TLC investigates the illegal adoptions of more than 200 infants from the ’40s to ’60s. ‘Taken at Birth’ examines what this means for the adoptees.

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10 Adoption YouTube Channels to Subscribe to

We all love spending time on YouTube. It’s entertaining and informative. If you’re looking for adoption-related videos as adoptive parents, birth parents or an adoptee, here are 10 great channels to check out.

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