Skip to content
  • Adopting
    • Adoption 101
      • Adoption Process – How to Adopt a Child to a New Family
      • Three Requirements to Get Started with Adoption
      • Top Six Adoption Services and Where to Find Them
      • The Five Most Common Questions Families Have About Adoption
      • Do I Need an Agency for Adoption?
      • Benefits of Adoption
      • How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Child?
      • All Things Adoption Home Study – Tips, FAQs & Checklist
    • Types of Adoption
      • What is Domestic Infant Adoption?
      • What is Foster Care Adoption?
      • What is International Adoption?
      • Why Adopt a Stepchild?
      • Can Single Parents Adopt a Child?
      • What is Transracial Adoption?
      • Why (and How To) Adopt an Adult?
      • How Can I Adopt a Gender-Specific Child?
      • What is Embryo Adoption?
      • Can I Adopt While in the Military?
      • How Can I Complete a Christian Adoption?
      • How Can I Complete a Jewish Adoption?
    • Adoption Costs
      • How Much Does it Cost to Adopt a Child?
      • 5 Questions You Have About Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • International Adoption Costs
      • Adoption Financing – Tax Credits, Loans, Grants and More
      • Travel Costs in Adoption
    • Finding Birth Parents
      • How Do I Find a Birth Mother to Adopt From?
      • Available Adoption Situations Across the Country
      • How Can Adoptive Parents Limit Their Adoption Wait Times?
      • How are Birth Mothers Screened?
      • How (and Why) Should I Get to Know the Birth Parents?
      • Who are Birth Mothers?
      • Adoption Disruption – How Can It Be Prevented?
      • Adoption Scams – How to Make Sure it Doesn’t Happen to You
      • How Do I Make an Adoptive Family Profile?
      • What is an Adoptive Family Video Profile?
    • Open Adoption
      • Open Adoption – The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
      • Semi-Open/Mediated Adoption – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
      • Open vs. Closed Adoption – An Honest Comparison
      • Adoption Interview Questions: What to Ask
    • Adoption Professionals
      • National Adoption Agencies
      • Local and Regional Adoption Agencies
      • Adoption Attorneys
      • Adoption Facilitators and Law Centers
      • Adoption Agency Reviews
    • Legal Process of Adoption
      • Termination of Birth Parent Rights
      • Does ICPC Apply to My Adoption?
      • Understanding ICWA
      • What are Post-Placement Visits?
      • Adoption Finalization – Completing Your Adoption
    • Parenting an Adopted Child
      • Four Challenges Adopted Children Face and How You Can Help
      • Five Essential Thoughts of Raising an Adopted Child
      • Talking to Your Child About Adoption
      • Breastfeeding Adopted Baby – Not Only Possible, but Recommended
    • LGBT Adoption
      • LGBT Adoption Rights
      • Gay Adoption Facts and Statistics
      • Same-Sex Adoption Laws
      • Second Parent Adoption
      • Choosing an LGBT-Friendly Agency
      • LGBT Foster Care
      • International Gay Adoption
      • History of Same-Sex Adoption
      • Same-Sex Parenting
  • Pregnant
    • View Waiting Families’ Profiles
    • What is Adoption
      • Adoption Process – How to Adopt a Child to a New Family
      • Questions About “Giving” a Baby Up for Adoption
      • How You Are in Control of Your Adoption Plan
      • Top Six Adoption Services and Where to Find Them
      • Do You Get Paid to Adopt Your Child to Adoptive Parents?
    • Finding a Family
      • View Waiting Families’ Profiles
      • How Do I Find Adoptive Parents for My Baby?
      • How Do I Know a Family is Safe and Ready to Adopt?
      • How Do I Get to Know the Adoptive Parents?
      • What Types of People Adopt?
      • Common Questions About Adoptive Families
      • Meet Adoptive Families through a Video Profile
      • Can Someone From a Different State Adopt My Baby?
      • Can You Change Adoptive Couples?
      • What Happens if I Don’t Find an Adoptive Family?
    • Is Adoption Right for You?
      • Adoption or Abortion – A Fork in the Road
      • Adoption or Parenting – Are You Ready to Raise a Child?
      • Benefits of Adoption
      • I Don’t Want My Baby – Are These Thoughts Real or Fleeting?
    • When Can You Choose Adoption?
      • When Can You “Give a Child Up” for Adoption?
      • Can I Choose Adoption for My Unborn Baby?
      • Same-Day and Last-Minute Adoptions
      • Can I Give My Baby Up for Adoption at the Hospital?
      • Baby for Adoption After Birth – Is it Too Late for Adoption?
      • Placing Baby for Adoption After You Take it Home
      • Can You Put a Child Up for Adoption at Any Age?
      • Can I Give a Toddler Up for Adoption?
      • What to Know About “Giving Up” an Older Child for Adoption
      • Temporary Adoption: Is it Possible?
    • Open Adoption
      • Open Adoption – The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
      • Semi-Open/Mediated Adoption – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
      • Open vs. Closed Adoption – An Honest Comparison
      • Adoption Interview Questions: What to Ask
      • Will I See My Baby After Giving Up for Adoption?
      • Do Birth Parents Have to Put their Name on the Birth Certificate?
      • Naming in Adoption: Who Names the Baby?
    • Who Can Help with Adoption
      • Why Work with a Local Adoption Agency?
      • Why Choose a National Adoption Agency
      • Do I Need an Adoption Attorney?
      • What is an Adoption Facilitator?
      • Who Can Provide Adoption Counseling?
      • Can You Give Up Your Child to the State?
      • Adoption Agency Reviews
    • Father of the Baby
      • Birth Fathers – Adoption With or Without His Consent
      • Birth Father Rights and Putative Father Registry
      • Men and Unplanned Pregnancy
      • Supporting an Expectant Mother through Adoption
      • Child Support After Adoption
      • Fathers that “Give Up” Children for Adoption
      • Adoption When the Father is in Jail
      • Adoption and Divorce
      • When Your Spouse is Not the Father
    • People Involved in Your Adoption
      • Should I Place My Baby for Adoption with a Family Member?
      • How to Create a Strong Adoption Team
      • Keeping Adoption Secret vs. Telling Friends and Family
    • About Adopted Children
      • Will My Child Truly Be Loved By His or Her Adoptive Parents?
      • How Do I Explain My Baby’s Adoption To My Other Children?
      • Will My Child Know About His or Her Adoption?
      • How Will My Child Know that I Love Him or Her?
      • I Love the Baby I Placed for Adoption – Will He or She Love Me?
      • Are Babies that Are Given Up for Adoption Always Adopted?
    • Unplanned Pregnancy Help
      • 1&2 Months Pregnant – Confirming Pregnancy with a Doctor
      • 3 Months Pregnant – Financing Your Pregnancy
      • 4 Months Pregnant – Receiving Prenatal Care
      • 5 Months Pregnant – Telling Your Friends and Family
      • 6 Months Pregnant – Physical and Mental Effects of Pregnancy
      • 7 Months Pregnant – Preparing for Labor and Delivery
      • 8 Months Pregnant – What to Expect After Delivery
      • 9 Months Pregnant – Welcome to Motherhood
    • Is Adoption an Option in My Circumstances?
      • Can You Choose Adoption if You’re Pregnant in Jail?
      • Can a parent Put Baby Up for Adoption After CPS Has Intervened?
      • Can You Put Your Child Up for Adoption While in the Military?
      • Can a Minor Give a Baby Up for Adoption?
      • Can You Place a Child for Adoption Without Citizenship?
    • Emotions of Adoption
      • Adoption Grief & Loss
      • How to Cope After Adoption
      • Is it Hard to Place a Baby for Adoption?
      • Is it Wrong to Choose Adoption?
  • Adopted
    • Search and Reunion
      • Preparing for an Adoption Search and Reunion
      • How to Find Your Birth Parents: 5 Steps You Can Take
      • The Best DNA Testing Services for Adoptees
      • The 5 Steps of How to Find an Adopted Child
      • How to Open Adoption Records
      • Was One of Your Ancestors Adopted?
      • Involving Parents in Your Adoption Search
      • Coping with Rejection
      • Post-Reunion Relationship
      • When Your Adoption Search Ends in Disappointment
    • Impact of Adoption
      • Challenges of Being Adopted
      • Benefits of Being Adopted
      • Effects of Being Adopted
      • Adoption and Identity
      • Adoption and Relationships
      • Transracial Adoptees
      • International Adoptees
      • I Just Found Out I Was Adopted
    • Adoptee Rights
      • Adoptee Rights
      • Original Birth Certificate Access
      • Inheritance Rights
      • Social Security and Adoption
      • Adoptee Citizenship
      • Get Involved
    • Your Birth Family Relationships
      • Relationships with Birth Siblings
      • Relationships with Birth Parents
      • Visits with Birth Family: What to Expect
      • Changes in Birth Family Contact
      • Connecting on Social Media
    • Adoptee Support & Resources
      • Adoptee Support Groups
      • Scholarships for Adoptees
      • Adoption Counseling
      • Adoptee Blogs
      • Adoptees Books
      • Talking About Adoption
  • Info
    • Adoption Info
      • Adoption Overview – An Introduction to Adoption
      • Adoption Definition – Adoption Vocabulary You Need to Know
      • Understanding the True Meaning of Adoption
      • The History of Adoption – A Look Back at Adoption History
      • All About Adoption – Adoption Information, Facts & More
      • What Are Your Adoption Options?
      • Staying Up to Date on Adoption News
    • Blogs
      • Thoughts from a Birth Mother
        • Know Your Rights
        • Come Together
        • Adopt or Abort
  • Foster Care
    • Foster Care Adoption Basics
      • Adopting a Foster Child: Two Paths to Building a Family
      • Can I Adopt a Foster Child?
      • How to Adopt a Foster Child in 7 Steps
      • How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Foster Child?
      • How Hard is it to Adopt a Foster Child?
      • 5 Common Reasons to Adopt a Foster Child – And Signs You’re Ready
      • 4 Tips for Parents Who Want to Adopt a Foster Child
      • The Pros and Cons of Foster Care Adoption
      • What Adopting a Foster Child is Really Like
    • Fostering to Adopt
      • Everything You Need to Know About Fostering to Adopt
      • Can a Foster Parent Adopt?
      • Should You Become a Foster Parent to Adopt?
      • How to Foster to Adopt
      • Do You Have to Foster Before You Adopt?
      • What if I Don’t Want to Adopt My Foster Child?
      • What if My Foster Child Doesn’t Want to Be Adopted?
    • About Children in Foster Care
      • Who Are the Foster Children for Adoption?
      • Adopting an Older Child or Teenager from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Toddler from Foster Care
      • Adopting an Infant from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Sibling Group from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Special Needs Child from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Family Member from Foster Care
    • Foster Care vs. Adoption
      • 3 Biggest Differences Between Foster Care and Adoption
      • 5 Similarities Between Foster Care and Adoption
      • Private Adoption vs. Foster Care: What You Need to Know
      • Foster Care vs. International Adoption: Which is Right for You?
      • Should I Foster or Adopt?
      • Your Complete Guide to Foster Care vs. Adoption
      • Long Term Fostering or Adoption — Finding the Right Path Forward
    • Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • 5 Questions You Have About Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • Do Foster Parents Get Paid for Adopting a Foster Child?
      • Why is Foster Care Cheaper than Other Adoptions?
      • Tax Credits, Loans and Grants for Foster Care Adoption
      • Parental Leave for Foster Care Adoption
    • Foster Adoption Resources
      • 20 Tips for Adopting from Foster Care
      • Must-See Foster Care Adoption Statistics
      • 10 of the Best Foster Adoption Blogs
      • 13 of the Best Movies About Foster Care and Adoption
      • 50 of the Best Books About Adoption from Foster Care
      • Foster Adoption Support Groups
      • Foster Care Adoption News
      • 20 of the Best Foster Adoption Podcasts
      • 30 FAQ about Adopting from Foster Care
    • Parenting After Foster Care Adoption
      • Transition from Foster Care to Adoption
      • RAD and Attachment
      • Adoption Disruption
      • Talking to Your Foster Children About Adoption
      • Maintaining Sibling Relationships
      • Effects of Adoption from Foster Care
    • Foster Care Adoption Professionals
      • A Guide to Foster Adoption Agencies
      • Foster Care Adoption Attorneys
      • Foster Care Adoption Social Workers
      • 9 Foster Care and Adoption Services Every Family Needs
  • International
    • Is International Adoption Right for You?
      • International vs. Domestic Adoption
      • International Adoption Costs
      • 10 International Adoption Facts
    • International Adoption Information
      • International Adoption Process
      • Hague Adoption Convention
      • International Adoption Visas
      • Adoption Dossier Checklist
      • Adoption Organizations
      • International Re-Adoption
    • Countries for International Adoption
      • Bulgaria
      • China
      • Democratic Republic of the Congo
      • Haiti
      • India
      • Russia
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Ukraine
  • States
  • Contact
    • Looking to Adopt a Child
    • Pregnant and Considering Adoption
Home » Stories

Stories

Thoughts from a Birth Mother – Lindsay Arielle

Learn More

Considering Adoption, Proudly powered by WordPress.
  • Adopting
    >
    • Adoption 101
      >
      • Adoption Process – How to Adopt a Child to a New Family
      • Three Requirements to Get Started with Adoption
      • Top Six Adoption Services and Where to Find Them
      • The Five Most Common Questions Families Have About Adoption
      • Do I Need an Agency for Adoption?
      • Benefits of Adoption
      • How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Child?
      • All Things Adoption Home Study – Tips, FAQs & Checklist
    • Types of Adoption
      >
      • What is Domestic Infant Adoption?
      • What is Foster Care Adoption?
      • What is International Adoption?
      • Why Adopt a Stepchild?
      • Can Single Parents Adopt a Child?
      • What is Transracial Adoption?
      • Why (and How To) Adopt an Adult?
      • How Can I Adopt a Gender-Specific Child?
      • What is Embryo Adoption?
      • Can I Adopt While in the Military?
      • How Can I Complete a Christian Adoption?
      • How Can I Complete a Jewish Adoption?
    • Adoption Costs
      >
      • How Much Does it Cost to Adopt a Child?
      • 5 Questions You Have About Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • International Adoption Costs
      • Adoption Financing – Tax Credits, Loans, Grants and More
      • Travel Costs in Adoption
    • Finding Birth Parents
      >
      • How Do I Find a Birth Mother to Adopt From?
      • Available Adoption Situations Across the Country
      • How Can Adoptive Parents Limit Their Adoption Wait Times?
      • How are Birth Mothers Screened?
      • How (and Why) Should I Get to Know the Birth Parents?
      • Who are Birth Mothers?
      • Adoption Disruption – How Can It Be Prevented?
      • Adoption Scams – How to Make Sure it Doesn’t Happen to You
      • How Do I Make an Adoptive Family Profile?
      • What is an Adoptive Family Video Profile?
    • Open Adoption
      >
      • Open Adoption – The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
      • Semi-Open/Mediated Adoption – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
      • Open vs. Closed Adoption – An Honest Comparison
      • Adoption Interview Questions: What to Ask
    • Adoption Professionals
      >
      • National Adoption Agencies
      • Local and Regional Adoption Agencies
      • Adoption Attorneys
      • Adoption Facilitators and Law Centers
      • Adoption Agency Reviews
    • Legal Process of Adoption
      >
      • Termination of Birth Parent Rights
      • Does ICPC Apply to My Adoption?
      • Understanding ICWA
      • What are Post-Placement Visits?
      • Adoption Finalization – Completing Your Adoption
    • Parenting an Adopted Child
      >
      • Four Challenges Adopted Children Face and How You Can Help
      • Five Essential Thoughts of Raising an Adopted Child
      • Talking to Your Child About Adoption
      • Breastfeeding Adopted Baby – Not Only Possible, but Recommended
    • LGBT Adoption
      >
      • LGBT Adoption Rights
      • Gay Adoption Facts and Statistics
      • Same-Sex Adoption Laws
      • Second Parent Adoption
      • Choosing an LGBT-Friendly Agency
      • LGBT Foster Care
      • International Gay Adoption
      • History of Same-Sex Adoption
      • Same-Sex Parenting
  • Pregnant
    >
    • View Waiting Families’ Profiles
    • What is Adoption
      >
      • Adoption Process – How to Adopt a Child to a New Family
      • Questions About “Giving” a Baby Up for Adoption
      • How You Are in Control of Your Adoption Plan
      • Top Six Adoption Services and Where to Find Them
      • Do You Get Paid to Adopt Your Child to Adoptive Parents?
    • Finding a Family
      >
      • View Waiting Families’ Profiles
      • How Do I Find Adoptive Parents for My Baby?
      • How Do I Know a Family is Safe and Ready to Adopt?
      • How Do I Get to Know the Adoptive Parents?
      • What Types of People Adopt?
      • Common Questions About Adoptive Families
      • Meet Adoptive Families through a Video Profile
      • Can Someone From a Different State Adopt My Baby?
      • Can You Change Adoptive Couples?
      • What Happens if I Don’t Find an Adoptive Family?
    • Is Adoption Right for You?
      >
      • Adoption or Abortion – A Fork in the Road
      • Adoption or Parenting – Are You Ready to Raise a Child?
      • Benefits of Adoption
      • I Don’t Want My Baby – Are These Thoughts Real or Fleeting?
    • When Can You Choose Adoption?
      >
      • When Can You “Give a Child Up” for Adoption?
      • Can I Choose Adoption for My Unborn Baby?
      • Same-Day and Last-Minute Adoptions
      • Can I Give My Baby Up for Adoption at the Hospital?
      • Baby for Adoption After Birth – Is it Too Late for Adoption?
      • Placing Baby for Adoption After You Take it Home
      • Can You Put a Child Up for Adoption at Any Age?
      • Can I Give a Toddler Up for Adoption?
      • What to Know About “Giving Up” an Older Child for Adoption
      • Temporary Adoption: Is it Possible?
    • Open Adoption
      >
      • Open Adoption – The Beginning of a Beautiful Relationship
      • Semi-Open/Mediated Adoption – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Closed Adoption – Going Your Separate Ways
      • Open vs. Closed Adoption – An Honest Comparison
      • Adoption Interview Questions: What to Ask
      • Will I See My Baby After Giving Up for Adoption?
      • Do Birth Parents Have to Put their Name on the Birth Certificate?
      • Naming in Adoption: Who Names the Baby?
    • Who Can Help with Adoption
      >
      • Why Work with a Local Adoption Agency?
      • Why Choose a National Adoption Agency
      • Do I Need an Adoption Attorney?
      • What is an Adoption Facilitator?
      • Who Can Provide Adoption Counseling?
      • Can You Give Up Your Child to the State?
      • Adoption Agency Reviews
    • Father of the Baby
      >
      • Birth Fathers – Adoption With or Without His Consent
      • Birth Father Rights and Putative Father Registry
      • Men and Unplanned Pregnancy
      • Supporting an Expectant Mother through Adoption
      • Child Support After Adoption
      • Fathers that “Give Up” Children for Adoption
      • Adoption When the Father is in Jail
      • Adoption and Divorce
      • When Your Spouse is Not the Father
    • People Involved in Your Adoption
      >
      • Should I Place My Baby for Adoption with a Family Member?
      • How to Create a Strong Adoption Team
      • Keeping Adoption Secret vs. Telling Friends and Family
    • About Adopted Children
      >
      • Will My Child Truly Be Loved By His or Her Adoptive Parents?
      • How Do I Explain My Baby’s Adoption To My Other Children?
      • Will My Child Know About His or Her Adoption?
      • How Will My Child Know that I Love Him or Her?
      • I Love the Baby I Placed for Adoption – Will He or She Love Me?
      • Are Babies that Are Given Up for Adoption Always Adopted?
    • Unplanned Pregnancy Help
      >
      • 1&2 Months Pregnant – Confirming Pregnancy with a Doctor
      • 3 Months Pregnant – Financing Your Pregnancy
      • 4 Months Pregnant – Receiving Prenatal Care
      • 5 Months Pregnant – Telling Your Friends and Family
      • 6 Months Pregnant – Physical and Mental Effects of Pregnancy
      • 7 Months Pregnant – Preparing for Labor and Delivery
      • 8 Months Pregnant – What to Expect After Delivery
      • 9 Months Pregnant – Welcome to Motherhood
    • Is Adoption an Option in My Circumstances?
      >
      • Can You Choose Adoption if You’re Pregnant in Jail?
      • Can a parent Put Baby Up for Adoption After CPS Has Intervened?
      • Can You Put Your Child Up for Adoption While in the Military?
      • Can a Minor Give a Baby Up for Adoption?
      • Can You Place a Child for Adoption Without Citizenship?
    • Emotions of Adoption
      >
      • Adoption Grief & Loss
      • How to Cope After Adoption
      • Is it Hard to Place a Baby for Adoption?
      • Is it Wrong to Choose Adoption?
  • Adopted
    >
    • Search and Reunion
      >
      • Preparing for an Adoption Search and Reunion
      • How to Find Your Birth Parents: 5 Steps You Can Take
      • The Best DNA Testing Services for Adoptees
      • The 5 Steps of How to Find an Adopted Child
      • How to Open Adoption Records
      • Was One of Your Ancestors Adopted?
      • Involving Parents in Your Adoption Search
      • Coping with Rejection
      • Post-Reunion Relationship
      • When Your Adoption Search Ends in Disappointment
    • Impact of Adoption
      >
      • Challenges of Being Adopted
      • Benefits of Being Adopted
      • Effects of Being Adopted
      • Adoption and Identity
      • Adoption and Relationships
      • Transracial Adoptees
      • International Adoptees
      • I Just Found Out I Was Adopted
    • Adoptee Rights
      >
      • Adoptee Rights
      • Original Birth Certificate Access
      • Inheritance Rights
      • Social Security and Adoption
      • Adoptee Citizenship
      • Get Involved
    • Your Birth Family Relationships
      >
      • Relationships with Birth Siblings
      • Relationships with Birth Parents
      • Visits with Birth Family: What to Expect
      • Changes in Birth Family Contact
      • Connecting on Social Media
    • Adoptee Support & Resources
      >
      • Adoptee Support Groups
      • Scholarships for Adoptees
      • Adoption Counseling
      • Adoptee Blogs
      • Adoptees Books
      • Talking About Adoption
  • Info
    >
    • Adoption Info
      >
      • Adoption Overview – An Introduction to Adoption
      • Adoption Definition – Adoption Vocabulary You Need to Know
      • Understanding the True Meaning of Adoption
      • The History of Adoption – A Look Back at Adoption History
      • All About Adoption – Adoption Information, Facts & More
      • What Are Your Adoption Options?
      • Staying Up to Date on Adoption News
    • Blogs
      >
      • Thoughts from a Birth Mother
        >
        • Know Your Rights
        • Come Together
        • Adopt or Abort
  • Foster Care
    >
    • Foster Care Adoption Basics
      >
      • Adopting a Foster Child: Two Paths to Building a Family
      • Can I Adopt a Foster Child?
      • How to Adopt a Foster Child in 7 Steps
      • How Long Does it Take to Adopt a Foster Child?
      • How Hard is it to Adopt a Foster Child?
      • 5 Common Reasons to Adopt a Foster Child – And Signs You’re Ready
      • 4 Tips for Parents Who Want to Adopt a Foster Child
      • The Pros and Cons of Foster Care Adoption
      • What Adopting a Foster Child is Really Like
    • Fostering to Adopt
      >
      • Everything You Need to Know About Fostering to Adopt
      • Can a Foster Parent Adopt?
      • Should You Become a Foster Parent to Adopt?
      • How to Foster to Adopt
      • Do You Have to Foster Before You Adopt?
      • What if I Don’t Want to Adopt My Foster Child?
      • What if My Foster Child Doesn’t Want to Be Adopted?
    • About Children in Foster Care
      >
      • Who Are the Foster Children for Adoption?
      • Adopting an Older Child or Teenager from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Toddler from Foster Care
      • Adopting an Infant from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Sibling Group from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Special Needs Child from Foster Care
      • Adopting a Family Member from Foster Care
    • Foster Care vs. Adoption
      >
      • 3 Biggest Differences Between Foster Care and Adoption
      • 5 Similarities Between Foster Care and Adoption
      • Private Adoption vs. Foster Care: What You Need to Know
      • Foster Care vs. International Adoption: Which is Right for You?
      • Should I Foster or Adopt?
      • Your Complete Guide to Foster Care vs. Adoption
      • Long Term Fostering or Adoption — Finding the Right Path Forward
    • Foster Care Adoption Costs
      >
      • 5 Questions You Have About Foster Care Adoption Costs
      • Do Foster Parents Get Paid for Adopting a Foster Child?
      • Why is Foster Care Cheaper than Other Adoptions?
      • Tax Credits, Loans and Grants for Foster Care Adoption
      • Parental Leave for Foster Care Adoption
    • Foster Adoption Resources
      >
      • 20 Tips for Adopting from Foster Care
      • Must-See Foster Care Adoption Statistics
      • 10 of the Best Foster Adoption Blogs
      • 13 of the Best Movies About Foster Care and Adoption
      • 50 of the Best Books About Adoption from Foster Care
      • Foster Adoption Support Groups
      • Foster Care Adoption News
      • 20 of the Best Foster Adoption Podcasts
      • 30 FAQ about Adopting from Foster Care
    • Parenting After Foster Care Adoption
      >
      • Transition from Foster Care to Adoption
      • RAD and Attachment
      • Adoption Disruption
      • Talking to Your Foster Children About Adoption
      • Maintaining Sibling Relationships
      • Effects of Adoption from Foster Care
    • Foster Care Adoption Professionals
      >
      • A Guide to Foster Adoption Agencies
      • Foster Care Adoption Attorneys
      • Foster Care Adoption Social Workers
      • 9 Foster Care and Adoption Services Every Family Needs
  • International
    >
    • Is International Adoption Right for You?
      >
      • International vs. Domestic Adoption
      • International Adoption Costs
      • 10 International Adoption Facts
    • International Adoption Information
      >
      • International Adoption Process
      • Hague Adoption Convention
      • International Adoption Visas
      • Adoption Dossier Checklist
      • Adoption Organizations
      • International Re-Adoption
    • Countries for International Adoption
      >
      • Bulgaria
      • China
      • Democratic Republic of the Congo
      • Haiti
      • India
      • Russia
      • South Korea
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
      • Ukraine
  • States
  • Contact
    >
    • Looking to Adopt a Child
    • Pregnant and Considering Adoption