Adopting? How to adopt a child or baby

I felt the familiar coil building in my stomach. “Wow….” I thought. “They really have it together! I should get it together…I should do m

When we first began our international adoption journey, it seemed the possibilities were endless. Through international adoption, we could, conceiv

There is a lot of focus on helping couples prepare to become foster parents. They receive multiple visits by social workers, attend training, and c

There’s an expectation in adoption to keep things as normal as possible. There is this unwritten rule that we should not talk about adoption

Talking to other adoptive parents about adoption is a game changer for adoptive families in the same way talking to other parents about our childre

Michigan, a state in the Great Lakes and Midwestern region of the United States, is home to about 10 million people. Ranked as the tenth most popul

Adopting a special needs child is not for the weak of heart; it demands strength, faith, compassion and a lot of support, medically and emotionally

Helen Keller said, “All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” I think this quote is so sweet for foster/adopted families because it’s in

The birthplace of a nation is home to some of the finest schools in the country. Known for its comfortable climate, exquisite beaches, and rugged m

Let’s face it: when something is “different” from what we define or believe is “normal,” in our culture or society, we tend to make assum

It is no secret that beginning your adoption journey can be daunting. Even once you settle on whether private domestic adoption, international adop

I love books about adoption. I find them to be a great way to talk about adoption with our daughter and people who are in her life. However, I’ve

Set in the deep south, Louisiana is a state on the Gulf of Mexico named after the French King, Louis XVI. Known for its rich history of Creole and

Part One The Shock from the Unexpected Two active U.S. military members Jason and Kelly met one another on the job and quickly hit it off. Their re

“A baby is born with a need to be loved—and never outgrows it.” -Frank A. Clark There is something magical about babies.  Their wide eyes an

Every state has different laws, rules, and requirements when it comes to adoption—from who is eligible to be adopted to who is eligible to adopt�