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  • Adopting
    • Adoption 101
      • Adoption Process – How to Adopt a Child to a New Family
      • Three Requirements to Get Started with Adoption
      • Top Six Adoption Services and Where to Find Them
      • The Five Most Common Questions Families Have About Adoption
      • Do I Need an Agency for Adoption?
      • Benefits of Adoption
      • How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Child?
      • All Things Adoption Home Study – Tips, FAQs & Checklist
    • Types of Adoption
      • What is Domestic Infant Adoption?
      • What is Foster Care Adoption?
      • What is International Adoption?
      • Why Adopt a Stepchild?
      • Can Single Parents Adopt a Child?
      • What is Transracial Adoption?
      • Why (and How To) Adopt an Adult?
      • How Can I Adopt a Gender-Specific Child?
      • What is Embryo Adoption?
      • Can I Adopt While in the Military?
      • How Can I Complete a Christian Adoption?
      • How Can I Complete a Jewish Adoption?
    • Adoption Costs
      • How Much Does it Cost to Adopt a Child?
      • 5 Questions You Have About Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • International Adoption Costs
      • Adoption Financing – Tax Credits, Loans, Grants and More
      • Travel Costs in Adoption
    • Finding Birth Parents
      • How Do I Find a Birth Mother to Adopt From?
      • Available Adoption Situations Across the Country
      • How Can Adoptive Parents Limit Their Adoption Wait Times?
      • How are Birth Mothers Screened?
      • How (and Why) Should I Get to Know the Birth Parents?
      • Who are Birth Mothers?
      • Adoption Disruption – How Can It Be Prevented?
      • Adoption Scams – How to Make Sure it Doesn’t Happen to You
      • How Do I Make an Adoptive Family Profile?
      • What is an Adoptive Family Video Profile?
    • Open Adoption
      • Open Adoption – The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
      • Semi-Open/Mediated Adoption – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
      • Open vs. Closed Adoption – An Honest Comparison
      • Adoption Interview Questions: What to Ask
    • Adoption Professionals
      • National Adoption Agencies
      • Local and Regional Adoption Agencies
      • Adoption Attorneys
      • Adoption Facilitators and Law Centers
      • Adoption Agency Reviews
    • Legal Process of Adoption
      • Termination of Birth Parent Rights
      • Does ICPC Apply to My Adoption?
      • Understanding ICWA
      • What are Post-Placement Visits?
      • Adoption Finalization – Completing Your Adoption
    • Parenting an Adopted Child
      • Four Challenges Adopted Children Face and How You Can Help
      • Five Essential Thoughts of Raising an Adopted Child
      • Talking to Your Child About Adoption
      • Breastfeeding Adopted Baby – Not Only Possible, but Recommended
    • LGBT Adoption
      • LGBT Adoption Rights
      • Gay Adoption Facts and Statistics
      • Same-Sex Adoption Laws
      • Second Parent Adoption
      • Choosing an LGBT-Friendly Agency
      • LGBT Foster Care
      • International Gay Adoption
      • History of Same-Sex Adoption
      • Same-Sex Parenting
  • Pregnant
    • View Waiting Families’ Profiles
    • What is Adoption
      • Adoption Process – How to Adopt a Child to a New Family
      • Questions About “Giving” a Baby Up for Adoption
      • How You Are in Control of Your Adoption Plan
      • Top Six Adoption Services and Where to Find Them
      • Do You Get Paid to Adopt Your Child to Adoptive Parents?
    • Finding a Family
      • View Waiting Families’ Profiles
      • How Do I Find Adoptive Parents for My Baby?
      • How Do I Know a Family is Safe and Ready to Adopt?
      • How Do I Get to Know the Adoptive Parents?
      • What Types of People Adopt?
      • Common Questions About Adoptive Families
      • Meet Adoptive Families through a Video Profile
      • Can Someone From a Different State Adopt My Baby?
      • Can You Change Adoptive Couples?
      • What Happens if I Don’t Find an Adoptive Family?
    • Is Adoption Right for You?
      • Adoption or Abortion – A Fork in the Road
      • Adoption or Parenting – Are You Ready to Raise a Child?
      • Benefits of Adoption
      • I Don’t Want My Baby – Are These Thoughts Real or Fleeting?
    • When Can You Choose Adoption?
      • When Can You “Give a Child Up” for Adoption?
      • Can I Choose Adoption for My Unborn Baby?
      • Same-Day and Last-Minute Adoptions
      • Can I Give My Baby Up for Adoption at the Hospital?
      • Baby for Adoption After Birth – Is it Too Late for Adoption?
      • Placing Baby for Adoption After You Take it Home
      • Can You Put a Child Up for Adoption at Any Age?
      • Can I Give a Toddler Up for Adoption?
      • What to Know About “Giving Up” an Older Child for Adoption
      • Temporary Adoption: Is it Possible?
    • Open Adoption
      • Open Adoption – The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
      • Semi-Open/Mediated Adoption – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
      • Open vs. Closed Adoption – An Honest Comparison
      • Adoption Interview Questions: What to Ask
      • Will I See My Baby After Giving Up for Adoption?
      • Do Birth Parents Have to Put their Name on the Birth Certificate?
      • Naming in Adoption: Who Names the Baby?
    • Who Can Help with Adoption
      • Why Work with a Local Adoption Agency?
      • Why Choose a National Adoption Agency
      • Do I Need an Adoption Attorney?
      • What is an Adoption Facilitator?
      • Who Can Provide Adoption Counseling?
      • Can You Give Up Your Child to the State?
      • Adoption Agency Reviews
    • Father of the Baby
      • Birth Fathers – Adoption With or Without His Consent
      • Birth Father Rights and Putative Father Registry
      • Men and Unplanned Pregnancy
      • Supporting an Expectant Mother through Adoption
      • Child Support After Adoption
      • Fathers that “Give Up” Children for Adoption
      • Adoption When the Father is in Jail
      • Adoption and Divorce
      • When Your Spouse is Not the Father
    • People Involved in Your Adoption
      • Should I Place My Baby for Adoption with a Family Member?
      • How to Create a Strong Adoption Team
      • Keeping Adoption Secret vs. Telling Friends and Family
    • About Adopted Children
      • Will My Child Truly Be Loved By His or Her Adoptive Parents?
      • How Do I Explain My Baby’s Adoption To My Other Children?
      • Will My Child Know About His or Her Adoption?
      • How Will My Child Know that I Love Him or Her?
      • I Love the Baby I Placed for Adoption – Will He or She Love Me?
      • Are Babies that Are Given Up for Adoption Always Adopted?
    • Unplanned Pregnancy Help
      • 1&2 Months Pregnant – Confirming Pregnancy with a Doctor
      • 3 Months Pregnant – Financing Your Pregnancy
      • 4 Months Pregnant – Receiving Prenatal Care
      • 5 Months Pregnant – Telling Your Friends and Family
      • 6 Months Pregnant – Physical and Mental Effects of Pregnancy
      • 7 Months Pregnant – Preparing for Labor and Delivery
      • 8 Months Pregnant – What to Expect After Delivery
      • 9 Months Pregnant – Welcome to Motherhood
    • Is Adoption an Option in My Circumstances?
      • Can You Choose Adoption if You’re Pregnant in Jail?
      • Can a parent Put Baby Up for Adoption After CPS Has Intervened?
      • Can You Put Your Child Up for Adoption While in the Military?
      • Can a Minor Give a Baby Up for Adoption?
      • Can You Place a Child for Adoption Without Citizenship?
    • Emotions of Adoption
      • Adoption Grief & Loss
      • How to Cope After Adoption
      • Is it Hard to Place a Baby for Adoption?
      • Is it Wrong to Choose Adoption?
  • Adopted
    • Search and Reunion
      • Preparing for an Adoption Search and Reunion
      • How to Find Your Birth Parents: 5 Steps You Can Take
      • The Best DNA Testing Services for Adoptees
      • The 5 Steps of How to Find an Adopted Child
      • How to Open Adoption Records
      • Was One of Your Ancestors Adopted?
      • Involving Parents in Your Adoption Search
      • Coping with Rejection
      • Post-Reunion Relationship
      • When Your Adoption Search Ends in Disappointment
    • Impact of Adoption
      • Challenges of Being Adopted
      • Benefits of Being Adopted
      • Effects of Being Adopted
      • Adoption and Identity
      • Adoption and Relationships
      • Transracial Adoptees
      • International Adoptees
      • I Just Found Out I Was Adopted
    • Adoptee Rights
      • Adoptee Rights
      • Original Birth Certificate Access
      • Inheritance Rights
      • Social Security and Adoption
      • Adoptee Citizenship
      • Get Involved
    • Your Birth Family Relationships
      • Relationships with Birth Siblings
      • Relationships with Birth Parents
      • Visits with Birth Family: What to Expect
      • Changes in Birth Family Contact
      • Connecting on Social Media
    • Adoptee Support & Resources
      • Adoptee Support Groups
      • Scholarships for Adoptees
      • Adoption Counseling
      • Adoptee Blogs
      • Adoptees Books
      • Talking About Adoption
  • Info
    • Adoption Info
      • Adoption Overview – An Introduction to Adoption
      • Adoption Definition – Adoption Vocabulary You Need to Know
      • Understanding the True Meaning of Adoption
      • The History of Adoption – A Look Back at Adoption History
      • All About Adoption – Adoption Information, Facts & More
      • What Are Your Adoption Options?
      • Staying Up to Date on Adoption News
    • Blogs
      • Thoughts from a Birth Mother
        • Know Your Rights
        • Come Together
        • Adopt or Abort
  • Foster Care
    • Foster Care Adoption Basics
      • Adopting a Foster Child: Two Paths to Building a Family
      • Can I Adopt a Foster Child?
      • How to Adopt a Foster Child in 7 Steps
      • How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Foster Child?
      • How Hard is it to Adopt a Foster Child?
      • 5 Common Reasons to Adopt a Foster Child – And Signs You’re Ready
      • 4 Tips for Parents Who Want to Adopt a Foster Child
      • The Pros and Cons of Foster Care Adoption
      • What Adopting a Foster Child is Really Like
    • Fostering to Adopt
      • Everything You Need to Know About Fostering to Adopt
      • Can a Foster Parent Adopt?
      • Should You Become a Foster Parent to Adopt?
      • How to Foster to Adopt
      • Do You Have to Foster Before You Adopt?
      • What if I Don’t Want to Adopt My Foster Child?
      • What if My Foster Child Doesn’t Want to Be Adopted?
    • About Children in Foster Care
      • Who Are the Foster Children for Adoption?
      • Adopting an Older Child or Teenager from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Toddler from Foster Care
      • Adopting an Infant from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Sibling Group from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Special Needs Child from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Family Member from Foster Care
    • Foster Care vs. Adoption
      • 3 Biggest Differences Between Foster Care and Adoption
      • 5 Similarities Between Foster Care and Adoption
      • Private Adoption vs. Foster Care: What You Need to Know
      • Foster Care vs. International Adoption: Which is Right for You?
      • Should I Foster or Adopt?
      • Your Complete Guide to Foster Care vs. Adoption
      • Long Term Fostering or Adoption — Finding the Right Path Forward
    • Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • 5 Questions You Have About Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • Do Foster Parents Get Paid for Adopting a Foster Child?
      • Why is Foster Care Cheaper than Other Adoptions?
      • Tax Credits, Loans and Grants for Foster Care Adoption
      • Parental Leave for Foster Care Adoption
    • Foster Adoption Resources
      • 20 Tips for Adopting from Foster Care
      • Must-See Foster Care Adoption Statistics
      • 10 of the Best Foster Adoption Blogs
      • 13 of the Best Movies About Foster Care and Adoption
      • 50 of the Best Books About Adoption from Foster Care
      • Foster Adoption Support Groups
      • Foster Care Adoption News
      • 20 of the Best Foster Adoption Podcasts
      • 30 FAQ about Adopting from Foster Care
    • Parenting After Foster Care Adoption
      • Transition from Foster Care to Adoption
      • RAD and Attachment
      • Adoption Disruption
      • Talking to Your Foster Children About Adoption
      • Maintaining Sibling Relationships
      • Effects of Adoption from Foster Care
    • Foster Care Adoption Professionals
      • A Guide to Foster Adoption Agencies
      • Foster Care Adoption Attorneys
      • Foster Care Adoption Social Workers
      • 9 Foster Care and Adoption Services Every Family Needs
  • International
    • Is International Adoption Right for You?
      • International vs. Domestic Adoption
      • International Adoption Costs
      • 10 International Adoption Facts
    • International Adoption Information
      • International Adoption Process
      • Hague Adoption Convention
      • International Adoption Visas
      • Adoption Dossier Checklist
      • Adoption Organizations
      • International Re-Adoption
    • Countries for International Adoption
      • Bulgaria
      • China
      • Democratic Republic of the Congo
      • Haiti
      • India
      • Russia
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Ukraine
  • States
  • Contact
    • Looking to Adopt a Child
    • Pregnant and Considering Adoption

Category Archives: Adoptees

10 Things Never to Say to an Adoptee

For the first blog in our three-part series, find out what things you should never say to an adoptee — and why.

Posted byKate M2020-11-30GMT-05002020-10-13GMT-0500Posted inAdopteesLeave a comment on 10 Things Never to Say to an Adoptee

So, You Found Your Birth Family — Now What?

You’ve finally located your birth family — but you’re not sure what to do now. Check out our 7 tips to get started.

Posted byKate M2020-10-30GMT-05002020-09-24GMT-0500Posted inAdopteesLeave a comment on So, You Found Your Birth Family — Now What?

10 Social-Distancing Gift Ideas for Adoption Triad Members

Looking for virtual gifts for triad members this holiday season? You’re in luck. Check out our extensive guide to find just the right thing.

Posted byKate M2020-10-19GMT-05002020-09-24GMT-0500Posted inAdoptees, Adoptive Family, Birth ParentLeave a comment on 10 Social-Distancing Gift Ideas for Adoption Triad Members

The Reunion Series – Part 3

So now you’ve done your search and successfully found your birth mother or father. And best of all, he or she is amenable to meeting. Perhaps you’ve exchanged letters, emails or a phone call. What’s the best way to proceed?

Posted byEmily B2020-10-09GMT-05002020-08-19GMT-0500Posted inAdopteesLeave a comment on The Reunion Series – Part 3

5 Questions to Ask a Potential Adoption Therapist as an Adoptee

Finding an adoption competent therapist is harder than it sounds. Adoptees may have unique challenges to work through, and a general understanding of trauma is not the same as a specific understanding of adoption.

Posted byIndikon Media2020-09-28GMT-05002020-09-28GMT-0500Posted inAdopteesLeave a comment on 5 Questions to Ask a Potential Adoption Therapist as an Adoptee

The Debate: Adoptee’s Right to Know vs. Birth Parents’ Privacy

These two things are both important, but can’t always co-exist. Adoptees have a need (and a right) to know their history. Does a birth parent’s desire for privacy still matter more, like it used to:?

Posted byKate M2020-08-24GMT-05002020-07-31GMT-0500Posted inAdoptees, Birth ParentLeave a comment on The Debate: Adoptee’s Right to Know vs. Birth Parents’ Privacy

7 Adoptees to Follow on Social Media Today

No matter if you are an adoptive parent, birth parent or an adoptee, it is important to have a complete understanding of the impact adoption has on everyone involved — especially adoptees. Follow these seven accounts to learn more about the unique journey of an adoptee.

Posted byKate M2020-08-17GMT-05002020-07-13GMT-0500Posted inAdopteesLeave a comment on 7 Adoptees to Follow on Social Media Today

5 Ways to Honor a Birth Father on Father’s Day

Wondering how to honor a birth father on Father’s Day? Whether you’re an adoptive parent, an adoptee or a loved one of a birth father, check out our five tips here to find the one that is right for you.

Posted byconsideradopt32020-06-19GMT-05002020-07-20GMT-0500Posted inAdoptees, Adoptive Family, Birth ParentLeave a comment on 5 Ways to Honor a Birth Father on Father’s Day

The Ethics of Renaming an Adopted Child

Should adoptive parents give their child a new name, even if that child is old enough to know their name? Learn the pros and cons of giving an adopted child a new name — including what adoptees have to say about it

Posted byconsideradopt32020-06-08GMT-05002020-07-20GMT-0500Posted inAdoptees, Adoptive FamilyLeave a comment on The Ethics of Renaming an Adopted Child

When Connecting with Your Birth Culture Isn’t Easy: Adoptees

Connecting to birth culture comes naturally for some adoptees but seems impossible for others. If you find it hard to connect, you’re not alone.

Posted byconsideradopt32020-06-05GMT-05002020-07-20GMT-0500Posted inAdopteesLeave a comment on When Connecting with Your Birth Culture Isn’t Easy: Adoptees

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    • Adoption 101
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      • Adoption Process – How to Adopt a Child to a New Family
      • Three Requirements to Get Started with Adoption
      • Top Six Adoption Services and Where to Find Them
      • The Five Most Common Questions Families Have About Adoption
      • Do I Need an Agency for Adoption?
      • Benefits of Adoption
      • How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Child?
      • All Things Adoption Home Study – Tips, FAQs & Checklist
    • Types of Adoption
      >
      • What is Domestic Infant Adoption?
      • What is Foster Care Adoption?
      • What is International Adoption?
      • Why Adopt a Stepchild?
      • Can Single Parents Adopt a Child?
      • What is Transracial Adoption?
      • Why (and How To) Adopt an Adult?
      • How Can I Adopt a Gender-Specific Child?
      • What is Embryo Adoption?
      • Can I Adopt While in the Military?
      • How Can I Complete a Christian Adoption?
      • How Can I Complete a Jewish Adoption?
    • Adoption Costs
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      • How Much Does it Cost to Adopt a Child?
      • 5 Questions You Have About Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • International Adoption Costs
      • Adoption Financing – Tax Credits, Loans, Grants and More
      • Travel Costs in Adoption
    • Finding Birth Parents
      >
      • How Do I Find a Birth Mother to Adopt From?
      • Available Adoption Situations Across the Country
      • How Can Adoptive Parents Limit Their Adoption Wait Times?
      • How are Birth Mothers Screened?
      • How (and Why) Should I Get to Know the Birth Parents?
      • Who are Birth Mothers?
      • Adoption Disruption – How Can It Be Prevented?
      • Adoption Scams – How to Make Sure it Doesn’t Happen to You
      • How Do I Make an Adoptive Family Profile?
      • What is an Adoptive Family Video Profile?
    • Open Adoption
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      • Open Adoption – The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
      • Semi-Open/Mediated Adoption – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
      • Open vs. Closed Adoption – An Honest Comparison
      • Adoption Interview Questions: What to Ask
    • Adoption Professionals
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      • National Adoption Agencies
      • Local and Regional Adoption Agencies
      • Adoption Attorneys
      • Adoption Facilitators and Law Centers
      • Adoption Agency Reviews
    • Legal Process of Adoption
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      • Termination of Birth Parent Rights
      • Does ICPC Apply to My Adoption?
      • Understanding ICWA
      • What are Post-Placement Visits?
      • Adoption Finalization – Completing Your Adoption
    • Parenting an Adopted Child
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      • Four Challenges Adopted Children Face and How You Can Help
      • Five Essential Thoughts of Raising an Adopted Child
      • Talking to Your Child About Adoption
      • Breastfeeding Adopted Baby – Not Only Possible, but Recommended
    • LGBT Adoption
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      • LGBT Adoption Rights
      • Gay Adoption Facts and Statistics
      • Same-Sex Adoption Laws
      • Second Parent Adoption
      • Choosing an LGBT-Friendly Agency
      • LGBT Foster Care
      • International Gay Adoption
      • History of Same-Sex Adoption
      • Same-Sex Parenting
  • Pregnant
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    • View Waiting Families’ Profiles
    • What is Adoption
      >
      • Adoption Process – How to Adopt a Child to a New Family
      • Questions About “Giving” a Baby Up for Adoption
      • How You Are in Control of Your Adoption Plan
      • Top Six Adoption Services and Where to Find Them
      • Do You Get Paid to Adopt Your Child to Adoptive Parents?
    • Finding a Family
      >
      • View Waiting Families’ Profiles
      • How Do I Find Adoptive Parents for My Baby?
      • How Do I Know a Family is Safe and Ready to Adopt?
      • How Do I Get to Know the Adoptive Parents?
      • What Types of People Adopt?
      • Common Questions About Adoptive Families
      • Meet Adoptive Families through a Video Profile
      • Can Someone From a Different State Adopt My Baby?
      • Can You Change Adoptive Couples?
      • What Happens if I Don’t Find an Adoptive Family?
    • Is Adoption Right for You?
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      • Adoption or Abortion – A Fork in the Road
      • Adoption or Parenting – Are You Ready to Raise a Child?
      • Benefits of Adoption
      • I Don’t Want My Baby – Are These Thoughts Real or Fleeting?
    • When Can You Choose Adoption?
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      • When Can You “Give a Child Up” for Adoption?
      • Can I Choose Adoption for My Unborn Baby?
      • Same-Day and Last-Minute Adoptions
      • Can I Give My Baby Up for Adoption at the Hospital?
      • Baby for Adoption After Birth – Is it Too Late for Adoption?
      • Placing Baby for Adoption After You Take it Home
      • Can You Put a Child Up for Adoption at Any Age?
      • Can I Give a Toddler Up for Adoption?
      • What to Know About “Giving Up” an Older Child for Adoption
      • Temporary Adoption: Is it Possible?
    • Open Adoption
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      • Open Adoption – The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
      • Semi-Open/Mediated Adoption – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
      • Open vs. Closed Adoption – An Honest Comparison
      • Adoption Interview Questions: What to Ask
      • Will I See My Baby After Giving Up for Adoption?
      • Do Birth Parents Have to Put their Name on the Birth Certificate?
      • Naming in Adoption: Who Names the Baby?
    • Who Can Help with Adoption
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      • Why Work with a Local Adoption Agency?
      • Why Choose a National Adoption Agency
      • Do I Need an Adoption Attorney?
      • What is an Adoption Facilitator?
      • Who Can Provide Adoption Counseling?
      • Can You Give Up Your Child to the State?
      • Adoption Agency Reviews
    • Father of the Baby
      >
      • Birth Fathers – Adoption With or Without His Consent
      • Birth Father Rights and Putative Father Registry
      • Men and Unplanned Pregnancy
      • Supporting an Expectant Mother through Adoption
      • Child Support After Adoption
      • Fathers that “Give Up” Children for Adoption
      • Adoption When the Father is in Jail
      • Adoption and Divorce
      • When Your Spouse is Not the Father
    • People Involved in Your Adoption
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      • Should I Place My Baby for Adoption with a Family Member?
      • How to Create a Strong Adoption Team
      • Keeping Adoption Secret vs. Telling Friends and Family
    • About Adopted Children
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      • Will My Child Truly Be Loved By His or Her Adoptive Parents?
      • How Do I Explain My Baby’s Adoption To My Other Children?
      • Will My Child Know About His or Her Adoption?
      • How Will My Child Know that I Love Him or Her?
      • I Love the Baby I Placed for Adoption – Will He or She Love Me?
      • Are Babies that Are Given Up for Adoption Always Adopted?
    • Unplanned Pregnancy Help
      >
      • 1&2 Months Pregnant – Confirming Pregnancy with a Doctor
      • 3 Months Pregnant – Financing Your Pregnancy
      • 4 Months Pregnant – Receiving Prenatal Care
      • 5 Months Pregnant – Telling Your Friends and Family
      • 6 Months Pregnant – Physical and Mental Effects of Pregnancy
      • 7 Months Pregnant – Preparing for Labor and Delivery
      • 8 Months Pregnant – What to Expect After Delivery
      • 9 Months Pregnant – Welcome to Motherhood
    • Is Adoption an Option in My Circumstances?
      >
      • Can You Choose Adoption if You’re Pregnant in Jail?
      • Can a parent Put Baby Up for Adoption After CPS Has Intervened?
      • Can You Put Your Child Up for Adoption While in the Military?
      • Can a Minor Give a Baby Up for Adoption?
      • Can You Place a Child for Adoption Without Citizenship?
    • Emotions of Adoption
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      • Adoption Grief & Loss
      • How to Cope After Adoption
      • Is it Hard to Place a Baby for Adoption?
      • Is it Wrong to Choose Adoption?
  • Adopted
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    • Search and Reunion
      >
      • Preparing for an Adoption Search and Reunion
      • How to Find Your Birth Parents: 5 Steps You Can Take
      • The Best DNA Testing Services for Adoptees
      • The 5 Steps of How to Find an Adopted Child
      • How to Open Adoption Records
      • Was One of Your Ancestors Adopted?
      • Involving Parents in Your Adoption Search
      • Coping with Rejection
      • Post-Reunion Relationship
      • When Your Adoption Search Ends in Disappointment
    • Impact of Adoption
      >
      • Challenges of Being Adopted
      • Benefits of Being Adopted
      • Effects of Being Adopted
      • Adoption and Identity
      • Adoption and Relationships
      • Transracial Adoptees
      • International Adoptees
      • I Just Found Out I Was Adopted
    • Adoptee Rights
      >
      • Adoptee Rights
      • Original Birth Certificate Access
      • Inheritance Rights
      • Social Security and Adoption
      • Adoptee Citizenship
      • Get Involved
    • Your Birth Family Relationships
      >
      • Relationships with Birth Siblings
      • Relationships with Birth Parents
      • Visits with Birth Family: What to Expect
      • Changes in Birth Family Contact
      • Connecting on Social Media
    • Adoptee Support & Resources
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      • Adoptee Support Groups
      • Scholarships for Adoptees
      • Adoption Counseling
      • Adoptee Blogs
      • Adoptees Books
      • Talking About Adoption
  • Info
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    • Adoption Info
      >
      • Adoption Overview – An Introduction to Adoption
      • Adoption Definition – Adoption Vocabulary You Need to Know
      • Understanding the True Meaning of Adoption
      • The History of Adoption – A Look Back at Adoption History
      • All About Adoption – Adoption Information, Facts & More
      • What Are Your Adoption Options?
      • Staying Up to Date on Adoption News
    • Blogs
      >
      • Thoughts from a Birth Mother
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        • Know Your Rights
        • Come Together
        • Adopt or Abort
  • Foster Care
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    • Foster Care Adoption Basics
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      • Adopting a Foster Child: Two Paths to Building a Family
      • Can I Adopt a Foster Child?
      • How to Adopt a Foster Child in 7 Steps
      • How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Foster Child?
      • How Hard is it to Adopt a Foster Child?
      • 5 Common Reasons to Adopt a Foster Child – And Signs You’re Ready
      • 4 Tips for Parents Who Want to Adopt a Foster Child
      • The Pros and Cons of Foster Care Adoption
      • What Adopting a Foster Child is Really Like
    • Fostering to Adopt
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      • Everything You Need to Know About Fostering to Adopt
      • Can a Foster Parent Adopt?
      • Should You Become a Foster Parent to Adopt?
      • How to Foster to Adopt
      • Do You Have to Foster Before You Adopt?
      • What if I Don’t Want to Adopt My Foster Child?
      • What if My Foster Child Doesn’t Want to Be Adopted?
    • About Children in Foster Care
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      • Who Are the Foster Children for Adoption?
      • Adopting an Older Child or Teenager from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Toddler from Foster Care
      • Adopting an Infant from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Sibling Group from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Special Needs Child from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Family Member from Foster Care
    • Foster Care vs. Adoption
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      • 3 Biggest Differences Between Foster Care and Adoption
      • 5 Similarities Between Foster Care and Adoption
      • Private Adoption vs. Foster Care: What You Need to Know
      • Foster Care vs. International Adoption: Which is Right for You?
      • Should I Foster or Adopt?
      • Your Complete Guide to Foster Care vs. Adoption
      • Long Term Fostering or Adoption — Finding the Right Path Forward
    • Foster Care Adoption Costs
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      • 5 Questions You Have About Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • Do Foster Parents Get Paid for Adopting a Foster Child?
      • Why is Foster Care Cheaper than Other Adoptions?
      • Tax Credits, Loans and Grants for Foster Care Adoption
      • Parental Leave for Foster Care Adoption
    • Foster Adoption Resources
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      • 20 Tips for Adopting from Foster Care
      • Must-See Foster Care Adoption Statistics
      • 10 of the Best Foster Adoption Blogs
      • 13 of the Best Movies About Foster Care and Adoption
      • 50 of the Best Books About Adoption from Foster Care
      • Foster Adoption Support Groups
      • Foster Care Adoption News
      • 20 of the Best Foster Adoption Podcasts
      • 30 FAQ about Adopting from Foster Care
    • Parenting After Foster Care Adoption
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      • Transition from Foster Care to Adoption
      • RAD and Attachment
      • Adoption Disruption
      • Talking to Your Foster Children About Adoption
      • Maintaining Sibling Relationships
      • Effects of Adoption from Foster Care
    • Foster Care Adoption Professionals
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      • A Guide to Foster Adoption Agencies
      • Foster Care Adoption Attorneys
      • Foster Care Adoption Social Workers
      • 9 Foster Care and Adoption Services Every Family Needs
  • International
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    • Is International Adoption Right for You?
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      • International vs. Domestic Adoption
      • International Adoption Costs
      • 10 International Adoption Facts
    • International Adoption Information
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      • International Adoption Process
      • Hague Adoption Convention
      • International Adoption Visas
      • Adoption Dossier Checklist
      • Adoption Organizations
      • International Re-Adoption
    • Countries for International Adoption
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      • Bulgaria
      • China
      • Democratic Republic of the Congo
      • Haiti
      • India
      • Russia
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Ukraine
  • States
  • Contact
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