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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

Making the choice to place a child for adoption is one of the hardest things any parent could ever do. It will be one of the hardest decisions they

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

On June 19th, 2002, I was placed into the hands of my adoptive parents. Being only about 9 months old, I had a forever family. I never knew my biol

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

About one-fourth of unrelated domestic adoptions involve infants. For prospective adoptive parents of a newborn, placement typically occurs shortl

A failed adoption is one of the hardest things a prospective adoptive parent can go through. It is also one of the most feared parts of the adoptio

If you are adopting internationally, traveling to meet your child will be a part of the process. It used to be that the escorting of children to me

Becoming a parent is an exciting, fulfilling, and life-changing adventure. The prospect of parenting can also be a bit frightening, especially if y

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

First of all, congratulations on taking the first step in learning more about Arkansas foster care. Becoming a foster parent, no matter where you l

If you are a parent who has adopted, I am sure you have considered what you would do if your child’s birth family contacted you. What would you s

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

If you are an adoptee and would like to search for your birth family, how do you begin? What are some good resources? With new online forums dedica

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