If you’re familiar with the adoption process, you’re probably also familiar with the term birth mother. In fact, many agencies require hopeful
Ah, dear old dad. Though the stereotypical dad is consistently seen falling asleep in the recliner or obsessed with the big game, the importance of
As a birth mother, I know that the uncertainty of when you’re going to see your child again and how you’re going to build a good, solid relatio
Phoenix teacher Jodi Kacz was excited to go home to Buffalo, New York to finally introduce her adopted son, Orlando, to the rest of their family. T
The laws in America are changing all the time. That seems like a good thing when it comes to employee benefits. We are continuously seeing changes
As an adoptive parent, you absolutely need to know about several pivotal documents critical to the process of bringing your child home. No need to
We’re talking about some fears that potential foster parents have, fears that get in the way of taking the step to become a foster parent. Last m
Pete Moore, 59, has always been interested in his family history. After years of genealogy research, he learned a huge family secret. The Australia
I often seem to have the most interesting encounters in libraries. We had been home from China having adopted our two new daughters just a month or
According to a United States Health and Human Services Administration of Children & Families report, data shows that foster youth aging out of
News of the Family First Prevention Services Act caused a major upset for many, particularly in regards to kinship caregivers. Its implementation w
There are two faces of foster care, sort of like Dr. Bruce Banner and the Incredible Hulk. On the one hand, there are some great people who are doi
Each morning I wake up resolute to remain patient and kind through all the ups and downs of the day. Some days I manage to fulfill all the promises
There is good news for Walmart employees who plan to adopt. Walmart has made big changes this year to its benefits package. The company announced p
Adoption is one of the most joyous times in a person’s life; it is a beautiful process. This is why it is all the more important to make sure tha
Adopted children Ru, Kai, and Tao got the surprise of a lifetime at a recent visit to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA). Their mom, Denise Huot,