For parents thinking about adoption, the many terms used can seem unfamiliar and a bit confusing. This article is like a helpful guide to make sense of those words for you. It’s designed to clear up any confusion and make the adoption process easier to understand. Adoption Terms New Parents Should Know Considering adoption can… Continue reading Glossary of Adoption Terms – Guide for New Parents

Over the last few decades, transracial adoption has become a larger focus of adoption education as our perception and understanding of race and ethnicity has changed. Much of this shift has been driven by adoptees speaking up about their experiences with transracial adoption. Their courage to share their personal stories and hardships has been influential… Continue reading The Adoptee Experience in Transracial Adoption

In recent years, there’s been a notable increase in single-parent adoption. In fact, more than a quarter of children adopted from foster care were welcomed into the homes of single adopters in the Federal fiscal year 2017, with almost 15,000 single women and nearly 2,000 single men making the life-changing decision to adopt. Societal perceptions… Continue reading Considering Single Parent Adoption? 9 Things You Should Know

Although adoption has existed for centuries, practices have changed significantly overtime. Legislation has been introduced to regulate adoption, ensure the safety of children, and protect the rights of birth and adoptive parents. Adoption practices have also shifted as we continuously reevaluate what is ethical and supportive for all people involved. One of the biggest changes… Continue reading Why Do We Practice Open Adoption?

Deciding to adopt a child is a process filled with love, hope, and sometimes a bit of uncertainty. For many prospective parents, the first significant decision they face is choosing the path that will lead them to their future child. This choice often comes down to two main options: working with an adoption agency or… Continue reading Adoption Agency Vs Independent Adoption – What’s Best for You?

As expectant parents making an adoption plan, it can often feel like you’re putting together a complicated puzzle with lots of different pieces. Each choice you make, each step you take, is a part of creating a clear picture of what you want for you and your child’s future. In this guide, our goal is… Continue reading A Guide to Preparing an Adoption Plan as Expectant Parents

Post adoption needs are vast and varied, just like adoptions! As we know, there is a wide spectrum of what adoption can look like. From open to closed, and everything in between. Because every adoption is different, the post placement supports available must also look different. Open Adoption Support Although open adoption allows for direct… Continue reading Why is Post Adoption Support Important?

Over the years, we have worked with hundreds of birth mothers. Each have their own story and experiences that led to them making an adoption plan. Many have felt isolated and alone not knowing anyone else who has placed a child for adoption. Unfortunately, many birth parents have felt pushed to keep their adoptions secret… Continue reading Birth Mother Series: Gina’s Story