In 2009, Americans adopted over 12,700 children from other countries. In 2024, international adoptions numbered fewer than 1,200. What has […]
Category: adoption
Adoption information for birth mothers and adoptive parents, as well as people looking for answers about adoption
10 Things to Be Grateful for in the Adoption Journey
The adoption journey can be exciting, frustrating, lengthy, and a general emotional roller coaster. Fortunately, there’s always something to be […]
The Holidays before the Adoption
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Thanksgiving, with its feasting and family closeness, then Christmas with faith and […]
National Adoption Day
National Adoption Day is an annual celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the thousands of children in foster care who […]
Adoption Deception
Adoption is a beautiful way to grow a family and a loving choice for an unexpected baby. Unfortunately, there are […]
Preparing Your Children for a New Adopted Sibling
Often an adopted child will be the first child in a family. The parents may have tried and failed to […]
Birth Mom, Should You Share Your Child’s Medical History?
Arkansas law requires birth parents to share their child’s medical history with adoptive parents. This is not an easy law […]
Coming to Terms with Kinship Adoption
Kinship adoption, or relative adoption, is in some ways easier than other kinds of adoption. When you adopt your grandchild, […]