The first American adoption law was passed in Massachusetts in 1851. Yet the first official adoption in what would become […]
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Adoption information for birth mothers and adoptive parents, as well as people looking for answers about adoption
Background Checks for Birth Moms?
Expectant moms considering adoption sometimes ask, “Will I have to have a background check to place my baby for adoption?” […]
Adoption: It’s Different for Relatives
Adoption is always a complex process, but there are often legal and practical differences when the would-be adoptive parents are […]
Creating Your Adoption Profile
Crafting a compelling adoption profile is a crucial step in your journey to build a family through adoption. Here are […]
Adoption Fundraising
Your adoption journey involves a significant investment of time, emotion, and money. For some families, adoption fundraising allows supportive friends, […]
The ADOPT Act
States have their own laws about adoption. 32 states currently forbid unlicensed intermediaries from brokering adoptions, but Arkansas is not […]
What to Do in Adoption Limbo
Adoption requires stamina, commitment, and patience. Lots of patience. The reality is that adopting families will find themselves in adoption […]
First Steps to Adopt a Child
Once you decide to grow your family through adoption — what do you do next? You’ve probably been thinking about […]