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
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
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
When my husband and I first announced that we had decided on overseas adoption, I’m not sure we were quite prepared for all of the curious looks,