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Adoptive Family

Talking to a Birth Mother About a Birth Father: Dos and Don’ts

Not sure how to broach the topic of a birth father with your child’s birth mother? Check out our tips before diving into this complicated conversation.

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Adoptive Family

Why Grieving Infertility is So Important for Hopeful Adoptive Parents

If infertility is part of your journey to adopt, you’ll need to do some hard work along the way. Failing to properly grieve your infertility losses can have lifelong impacts on your family.

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3 Adoption Benefits to Ask Your Company For

If you’re a hopeful adoptive parent, your employer may be able to offer some invaluable adoption benefits — but you never know until you ask.

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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.

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Adoptive Family Foster Care

5 Tips to Prepare for Your First Foster Placement

Waiting for your first foster placement call? Don’t be caught unprepared — follow these five tips to start your fostering experience off on the right foot.

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Adoptive Family

The Reunion Series – Part 1

When your child wants to meet his or her birth family, it can be tough not to take it personally. Birth mother Lorri shares her advice to adoptive parents in this situation.

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Adoptive Family

8 Thoughts Adoptive Parents Have During the Adoption Process

When you choose to adopt, you’re choosing a beautiful, emotional-rollercoaster of a family-building path. You may be surprised at the depth of the emotions you feel and thoughts you have along the way.

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Adoptive Family

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pursuing Independent Adoption

Here are four questions to ask yourself before moving forward with independent adoption — and explanations of what your answers might mean for your journey.

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Adoptive Family

5 Things to Remember When Your Child is Adopting

If your child has told you they’re adopting, you may not be sure what to say or what to do. How can you help them through this journey you’re unfamiliar with? Remember these five things to be the best adoptive grandparent-to-be possible.

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What if COVID-19 Impacted Your Adoption Savings?

If COVID-19 has taken a hit on your adoption savings, we’ve got some ideas that can help.

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