Adoption specialists serve many purposes and fill many roles. They are educators, counselors and advocates for prospective birth parents and adoptive families.

The amount of money a family has budgeted for an adoption may determine which adoption process they choose — domestic, international or foster care.

Find answers to common questions regarding citizenship for adopted children from the Department of State and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services:

In transracial adoption, celebrating your child’s birth culture can help them create a strong sense of self. Here are some ways to embrace their heritage:

Adoption is one topic that may be tricky for kids to understand sometimes. Here are some suggestions for books that help explain adoption to kids.

It is easy to get frustrated during the wait for your child. Remember that the waiting will not last forever, and your new journey will soon begin.

For those not directly involved, open adoption can be confusing and worrisome. Let’s set the record straight on common myths about open adoption.

If you are part of an adoptive family, be sure to include birth families this Valentine season. Here are some ways to show them how much they are loved:

“Parenthood requires love, not DNA.” When you need a quick pick-me-up, these inspiring adoption quotes will lift your spirits:

After making the decision to adopt, it is only natural to want to scream it from the rooftops. But how should you make that announcement?