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You have an interest in adoption, but you aren’t quite sure where to start or what agency to work with. You have come to the right place. I will

The names of the children and any identifying features or circumstances have been changed to protect their identities⁠—all scenarios are real a

(Editor’s Note: These are agencies researched and found by the author. Adoption.com is not endorsing these agencies listed; this is an informati

When we first began the process of adoption I had to admit I was nervous. There was the process itself, there was the question of matching with a c

Adoption isn’t as easy as one, two, three, but the whole alphabet is involved in the process. The more you know about the concepts for which each

There are numerous ways to adopt a child. Each has its own requirements and steps that you must take in order to adopt. Adoption choices include fo

The term “special needs adoption” can and does mean many different things in different social circles; within government and private agencies a

Changing a child’s given name at birth can be a heated debate within the adoption community. Some believe that parents should name the child when

(Editor’s Note: These are agencies researched and found by the author. Adoption.com is not endorsing these agencies; this is an informative a

The adoption process can be overwhelming. There are so many options and the process can look vastly different depending on what type of adoption yo

(Photo credit: Keri Vellis) Eleven years ago, author Keri Vellis’ husband came home with a heartbreaking story. Ted was a law enforcement officia

We all tend to “catch up” on our reading in the summer, not necessarily because we have more time, but because we tend to unplug and relax more

What connection could there possibly be between railroads and adoption? At one point, a train was more likely to deliver a child for adoption to wa

Strength. Trust. Love. No matter what side of the adoption process you find yourself on, these qualities are as important as the air we breathe. Bi

Choosing to become a foster parent, no matter where you live, is a big decision and one I feel you should be given the most amount of information a

According to the National Council For Adoption, experts estimate that 100 million Americans either have families that are personally touched by ado