Adopting? How to adopt a child or baby

We adopted our son as a newborn through Catholic Charities. He’s now three years old. I remember the waiting period well. It was stressful. Waiti

A 2-year-old non-profit boutique is making a difference in the lives of children in the foster care system. The Twig Warehouse at Pinebrook Plaza i

Jeremy and Brooke Hargis are being recognized for all of their years of service as foster parents in their community. The Arkansas Department of Hu

Looking for a reason not to foster? Many people are. But there are many reasons to foster. Currently, there are 400,000 kids in foster care, and 10

“It’s important to realize that we adopt not because we are rescuers. No. We adopt because we are rescued.” – David Platt There is a true

Growing up, I recall being introduced to adoption as something people with money did. I didn’t even know it as a way to grow a family, but rather

Beginning the adoption process is exciting, scary, and all around overwhelming. It is full of ups and downs, but once you take your baby home, it�

When our family was considering adoption, we felt strongly led to adopt domestically from the United States. However, we have friends who felt stro

With a full-time job and a toddler at home, I grimaced at the thought of adding another show to my watchlist, but after a deafening promotion for T

Do orphanages still exist in America today? The answer is no. Traditional orphanages as portrayed in novels and movies no longer exist in America,

The beginning of any adoption journey typically involves finding people who can help you navigate all the legalities and processes necessary to get

When my husband and I began our adoption journey, I remember being quite overwhelmed. We had that feeling where the world was spinning around and w

Finding yourself pregnant unexpectedly can seem devastating. There are many reasons you may end up that way. Whatever the reason is, it can feel ex

I am a single mom by choice. I am proof that adopting as a single person is possible. And I am not alone. A growing number of single adults are cho

“Are there any other questions you might have?” It was our third and final visit with our social worker, Jen. She had been with us for the past

The nationwide need for foster care and adoptive parents is real and continues to rise every day. There has always been a need for families in the