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How Could Heartbeat Bills Affect IVF Procedures for Hopeful Parents?

Proposed and legalized heartbeat bills could have an effect on an unintended audience — parents pursuing IVF.

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Abortion Study Reminds of the Importance of Accessible Unplanned Pregnancy Options

A revived study about the connection between adoption, “unwantedness” and crime forces us to reevaluate just how available and accessible unplanned pregnancy options are today in the United States.

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds ICWA Constitutionality

A federal appeals court in New Orleans has upheld the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act, which was previously ruled unconstitutional by a Texas judge.

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NY Times Piece Reveals a Strong Sense of “Other” Among International Adoptees

A New York Times article reveals that many citizens have been told to “go back” to where they came from — including many international adoptees. Read their stories here.

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Hague Convention Enters into Force for Honduras

As of July 1, 2019, the Hague Convention has officially entered into force for Honduras. The United States will now be able to process intercountry adoptions from Honduras in accordance with U.S. laws and Hague Convention standards.

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National Foster Care Month 2019

During National Foster Care Month, we like to set time aside to honor the amazing people who do everything they can to help children in foster care find a permanent home. Click here to learn more about you can support them on their journey.

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Honduras Joins Countries Under the Hague Convention

Good news in the international adoption community — on March 6, 2019, Honduras ratified the Convention on the Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption Convention (better, and more succinctly, known as the Hague Adoption Convention).

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“Motha’s Day Project” Aims to Deliver Cards to Every Birth Mother Who Wants One

A card-sharing project organized by a birth mother allows birth mothers to feel just as special as they should on Mother’s Day. Find out how you can be a part of the movement, whether you’re a birth mom or simply a supporter of adoption.

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State-Funded Michigan Adoption Agencies Must Now Work with LGBT Parents

A recently settled lawsuit in Michigan now prohibits state-funded, faith-based agencies from turning away would-be LGBT adoptive parents — marking a victory for adoption and LGBT advocates alike.

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New Intercountry Adoption Report Details Decreasing International Adoption Numbers

A new report from the U.S. Department of State details just how rapidly international adoption to the U.S. is decreasing — with a more than 13 percent drop since last year. Find out what this means for hopeful adoptive parents from the U.S. now.

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