Thank you for taking the time to read our profile. We can only imagine what you are experiencing has been difficult, and we are incredibly grateful for your consideration. Although our love is the driving force fueling our desire to grow our family, we would not be able to do this without you. Our love for each other, our family, and your baby is boundless. We know your decision is based in love, too. Whether or not you choose to move forward with us: Thank you for everything you are doing.

(This is an excerpt from a speech I gave at the agency’s 20 year anniversary celebration) Twenty years ago, we created something unique; we envisioned an alternative to

Hi, We are Kedar & Gunjan from the Chicago suburbs, and we are so honored and grateful to be considered as part of your adoption journey. While we have much to learn about one another, you have already gained respect and admiration in our eyes for your courage.

Congratulations to Jessica and Tim on the adoption of their daughter Arabella Marie. We also want to congratulate the brave birth mother who brought this child into the world.

Congratulations to Rick and Scott on the adoption of their son, Beckett. We also send our congratulations to the brave birth parents who brought this child into the world.

My Mind on Paper: The Inspired Writing of Kevin D. Hofmann 24 hours & 30% off March 25, 2017 by Kevin Hofmann When I train on transracial adoption I often say to myself that the people that REALLY need to be at my trainings would never think to come to my trainings.  Those that follow my blog… Continue reading My Mind on Paper: The Inspired Writing of Kevin D. Hofmann

Things to prepare for when sharing your plans to adopt When a woman is expecting a baby, she’ll inevitably have to tell the world that she’s pregnant — sooner or later. But when a couple chooses to adopt, the decision of when — and how — to break the news is more complicated, given that adoption can… Continue reading Things to prepare for when sharing your plans to adopt

How to share your child’s adoption history with their teacher This was written by Linda Jones, a member of the Creating a Family Facebook Support Group. She so beautifully captures in her words what we frequently say — adoption is not a cure for infertility. With her permission, we share her words. ~~~~~~~ Infertility has left… Continue reading Adopting after experiencing fertility issues

Transracial Adoption: It Will Change Your Family Forever As a white person, my understanding of what it took to bring a black, Latino, or Asian child into my family was straightforward. You either adopted a black or biracial child domestically or you traveled to Guatemala, Columbia, Ethiopia or somewhere in Asia to bring a child of color home.… Continue reading Transracial adoption: Great for families who are just starting to think about if they are open to adopting transracially

TIME magazine article about transracial adoption. It has a lot of research as well as real-life stories. As transracial adoption becomes more common, here’s what every parent should know Karen Valby is a writer who lives in Austin, Texas. She and her husband, who are white, have two adopted daughters, one Ethiopian and one African-… Continue reading TIME magazine article about transracial adoption. It has a lot of research as well as real-life stories.