In 2017 there were 1,350 adoptions of children in custody of Washington State’s child welfare system with more children still awaiting adopti
Adopting in Georgia Georgia is more than just the land of southern belles and delicious peaches. Atlanta is full of cities, suburbs, and small town
Finding Your Roots What if there was a way for children adopted internationally to reconnect with their roots? The Gladney Center for Adoption and
Family New Jersey residents, Matt and Sue, were introduced by a mutual friend who was also Sue’s college roommate. After a time, the two got marr
Starting the process of adoption is akin to eating at the iconic Varsity in downtown Atlanta. A prospective adoptive parent is greeted with a big q
In March of 2019, I went to an Aging Out Crisis Forum where I heard from former foster youth and some young women who currently live at Zoie’
It’s been said that difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations, but that doesn’t do much to comfort those who are still fighting through th
At different points in my life, I have felt different ways about my adoption, each building on top of the other. When I was little, I felt thankful
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’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