Category Archives: General

Adoption grows a family, yes. But you might be surprised to find how adoption can change your relationships, including those with your friends!

Have a friend or family member starting the adoption process? Wondering what to say when talking about this journey? First, make sure you know what not to say — with this helpful guide.

Sadly, adoption disruptions are always a possibility, including in international adoptions. Understanding why disruptions occur, and how (when possible) they can be prevented is important knowledge.

While there are countless foster care success stories, there are many ways in which a foster care placement can “fall through.” Understanding how and why this can happen is an important early step.

Disruptions in adoptions are often emotionally complex for everyone involved. It’s a major fear for adoptive parents. Understanding why disruptions occur and how to prevent them, when possible, is an important first step.

When you marry an adoptee, you may not have considered how adoption has shaped your spouse’s life. Here’s our advice for educating yourself about adoption and for loving an adopted spouse.

The U.S. is still far behind the global standard when it comes to paid parental leave and adoption benefits. Here’s what to watch out for, how to be a great advocate, and how to help improve things for all types of parents!

Humans might not be unique in practicing forms of adoption. Here’s why biologists find this so unusual, and what adoption looks like for our animal relatives.