An episode of “Long Lost Family” shared the story of Chris Thrasher last week. A series of events led him to look for his birth family. When th
I was raised to believe that only my looks and genetic factors came from my biological family. I was brought up knowing all I am and will be is bas
An emotional reunion 24 years in the making took place in Chengdu, China. Wang Mingquing and his wife, Liu Dengying, embraced their daughter for th
Throughout the ages, non-biological families have existed in numerous forms. However, it has only been a little over a hundred years since the lega
Oklahoma artist, Ebony Iman Dallas, has been on a lifelong journey of exploring her roots. A biological father she has never known is the prominent
For those starting out in the adoption community, it can feel like learning a whole new language. We tend to “speak” in adoption acronyms, form
Kevin Kieschnick was born Raymond Joseph Jones. Over spring break he and his family got to meet the woman who gave him that name. The Nueces County
Emily Simpson Chapman and her husband, Christopher, are expecting a baby boy in July. Facebook is making miraculous strides possible for their comp
It played out online for the entire adoption community to see: A hopeful adoptive couple had been sharing their family’s journey publicly thr
“A child born to another woman calls me mom. The depth of the tragedy and the magnitude of the privilege are not lost on me.” -Jody Land
Choosing an adoption agency can be an overwhelming task, made even more complicated because each one is different from the next. Fees, policies, an
The adoption process is usually lengthy and can often feel overwhelming. It can feel like you are isolated in your feelings and that no one can rel
Katie and Andres always knew they wanted to grow their family. After having difficulties conceiving on their own, the couple turned to IVF, hoping
The opioid epidemic is creating a new demographic of parents in the adoption community: Grandparents. The stats are staggering: 2.6 million childre
Birth mothers aren’t often recognized for who they are in the adoption world. In the media, they are often painted as monsters who simply abandon
Scientifically, there is not a lot of studies about birth mothers. Most people looking to understand adoption look at the adopted child and the ado