Adopting? How to adopt or foster a child, baby or orphan

Good things can happen to good people. And that is what happened to Garry and Kyle Ratcliffe. They adopted four children, each with special needs,

Dear Home In Turmoil, Please believe me when I say I understand your pain. I may not know your exact personal circumstances, but I do know that the

What if you could get a Bachelor of Science in foster parenting? What if you went to school to become a foster parent and that was your ONLY job? S

Many children found their “forever homes” in a San Antonio courtroom. Many families finalized adoptions and became an official family. Lisa Ro

I was exiting the highway when she called back, the hospital within eyesight. “Stacey, it’s Dawn again. Look, I’m really sorry

Foster parenting is hard. And it can be lonely, but it doesn’t have to be. One of the best things foster parents can do is rally our village—th

I have followed Tyler and Catelynn of Teen Mom OG stardom since their story began on an episode of MTV’s 16 and Pregnant. Eight years ago and

Children in foster care who are eligible for adoption typically don’t get the recognition or positive endorsements that would help in their adopt

1. More people willing to adopt/foster The first thing I would change in the adoption world is to have more people willing to adopt or foster thes

Many of us dream about the type of parent we want to be. I always thought I would adopt, but I didn’t always know I would have a transracial fami

Q: My parents are taking me camping for a week. I’m really not an outdoor person. I like to look at art and draw. Why can’t they unders

Most people are curious about their biological family tree. Robin Adair Passey gave birth at fourteen years old and placed her child for adoption.

Starting an adoption blog can be a big undertaking, and putting your family’s journey to adopt in a glass fishbowl can be a double-edged sword. S

Regardless of what stance you have on your own unplanned pregnancy, feeling pressured into a decision can be confusing and uncomfortable, especiall

Many people who are adopted, if it’s not an open adoption, wonder about their biological family. That was no different for Sue Chapman. Sue knew

I recently had a conversation with a friend about the difference between couples preparing for their wedding vs. couples preparing for their marria

One of the greatest joys of every day is waking up to the sound of my son happily singing in his room. He doesn’t speak yet, but the happy noises

Adoption, especially international adoption, is a very exciting but stressful journey. The Heitger family experienced this when they decided to ado

I was talking with my therapist the other day and she told me, “Don’t worry; ages eleven through fourteen are a nightmare for all parents.” T

When a woman making an adoption plan matches with a couple hoping to adopt, there are many emotions involved–excitement, fear, anticipation,