Adopting? How to adopt a child or baby

Adoption is a legal process undergone to legally add a family member; nevertheless, adoption is much more than a legal experience. Human beings are

For the past eight years, our lives have been marked by something extraordinary. Something that few people can relate to and even fewer have walked

The thought of sitting down and talking to tweens (aka pre-teens) about, well, any subject, can feel daunting to “tw-parents” (try and

A few years ago, I was having coffee with a dear friend of mine from graduate school. She knew of our journey to adopt our son from China and that

Netflix has an original series called No Good Nick that deals with foster care themes. I have watched part one and part two, and I wanted to give

Whether you’ve just accepted a new adoption or fost-adopt placement or are about to, it’s important to know what you may expect in the first mo

So, you want to care for a child! Fostering or adopting a child without a loving home is a selfless adventure, full of excitement, hope, and even s

With dozens of adoption agencies in MA from which prospective adoptive parents can choose, it is crucial for you to take a deep breath, recognize t

Years ago, the visit supervisor for my foster daughter chased myself and the birth mom down the hallway in the Ministry of Children and Family Deve

Pennsylvania is more than just the land of chocolate and cheesesteak. With its low crime and wooded landscape, it is also a great place to raise a

Every state has its own set of adoption laws. It is important to know what your state’s adoption laws are, especially if you are considering adop

“Where does my mom live?” I heard this softly whispered question coming from that small voice in the back seat of my van. “I’m not sure,”

Numbers do not immediately come to mind when adoption is mentioned. Bouncing bundles of joy and beaming new parents are more likely thoughts. But k

When we first began our adoption journey, I must admit that I felt like a lone drifting boat at sea. I filed my paperwork, anxiously awaited a matc

You’ve seen them—the portrait-style photos of children staring at you and sometimes right inside of you through your computer monitor—all wai

Congratulations, you have decided to pursue adopting! However, you may be unsure of where to start. Lucky for you, this article can help you find a