There is a basic difference between a closed adoption, where the birth parent may be anonymous and there is no […]
Category: adoption
Adoption information for birth mothers and adoptive parents, as well as people looking for answers about adoption
Are Birth Mothers Happy with Their Adoption Decisions?
In Dan Gilbert’s book Stumbling on Happiness, he reports that people are terrible at predicting which decisions will make them […]
When the Birth Mom Is a Minor
Arkansas has the second highest rate of teen births in the country, right behind Mississippi. 88% of those pregnancies are […]
Protect Yourself from Adoption Scams
Adoption scams are uncommon, but they do happen. Both would-be adoptive parents and expectant moms may be targeted by unscrupulous […]
Stepparent Adoption and Taxes
Adoption is an investment in your future family. Many of the expenses are tax deductible. You can receive tax credits […]
Understanding Garrett’s Law
Garret’s Law is a law supporting the health of drug-exposed infants. If an expectant mother uses drugs, her child may […]
Step Parent Adoption and Family Ties
You’re ready to adopt your stepson or stepdaughter — congratulations to all of you! This kind of adoption can make […]
Medical Concerns about Adopted Children
During your adoption journey, you will often think about your life after you grow your family with an adopted boy […]