Because adoption is full of twists and turns, you’re likely experiencing a lot of emotions. Every adoption experience is different, which means you may not experience the same emotions as other birth moms or you may not experience them at the same intensity. And that’s okay. This is your own personal journey. You may experience […]

This article is the second in its series. Please refer to Part 1 – “Grace”, before reading about “Mercy.” Grace and mercy are typically thought to be interchangeable. We use the words as if they have the same meaning, but just as I broke down what “Grace” is in the first article in this series, […]

This article is the first in its series. Please refer to Part 2 – “Mercy”, to continue reading on after “Grace.” What comes to your mind when you hear the words: “Grace” and “Mercy?” Perhaps you think of a specific religious denomination? Or spiritually perfected concepts that are unattainable? Or beautiful words with loving sentiments […]

Making the choice to place your child for adoption is a selfless, but difficult decision. Even if you know it’s what’s best for you and them, saying goodbye is never easy. You know that they’ll be well taken care of with the family you chose for them. But you might not be sure what your […]

As a hopeful adoptive parent, the adoption process is often full of excitement. All of the planning and paperwork is worth it because it means you’re bring yourself closer to adding a little bundle of joy to your family. These are all wonderful emotions to have and you should embrace them. But there’s one thing […]

Because every child in foster care has experienced some form of trauma, it’s important for you as a foster parent to understand the role it plays in your foster child’s life and how to address it. Taking an informed approach to addressing your child’s trauma will make you a powerful ally throughout their recovery process. […]

As an adoptive parent, you want your child to always feel seen, loved and supported. If you’re a white parent who has adopted a Black child, you may feel like your child’s race is inconsequential because your love for them transcends the differences in your ethnic and cultural backgrounds. While that is how the love […]

The adoption process is an exciting one, but it’s not without its challenges. It can be overwhelming trying to keep track of everything. It’s important that you still take care of your physical, mental and emotional needs if things begin to feel hectic. Even the smoothest of adoption journeys can still take a toll. After […]

One of the most common misconceptions surrounding adoption for adoptive parents is that you have to be rich to adopt. There are some income requirements for adoption, but these are rarely in the form of a specific dollar amount. However, adoption can be an expensive process. As a hopeful adoptive parent, your finances will be […]

If you feel ready and eager to become a parent but don’t want to wait to find “the one” adoption is an option for you. Single-parent adoption is among the many ways adoption creates opportunities for hopeful parents wanting to start or expand their family. In fact, approximately 28% of adoptions today are single-parent adoptions. […]