The Department of Social Services says 2019 was a record year for adoptions in the state of South Carolina. Last year, 571 children were adopted w
Things were a lot different for me before I became a parent. I was selfish. I was reckless. While I considered the consequences of my actions, many
*Names have been changed* It was finally Friday, and the fifth-period bell rang. I wished a fellow teacher good luck as we prepared to teach our fi
My heart was broken by the thought of so many children without loving homes, but I had no idea what to do about it. I was young and definitely not
HELLO. Hey there, expectant mom (or dad). My name is Caroline, and I am a birth mother. I was in your shoes almost a decade ago, Googling “givi
If you are pregnant and considering adoption, the ins and outs of the adoption process can be overwhelming. As an expectant parent, you are likely
After our son had been with us for about a year, we received a call about a little boy (we will call him “B” for this article) who needed a tem
The Gladney Center for Adoption has created a phenomenal podcast resource for those that support children, whether it’s adoptive parents, birth p
My name is Kandice, and I’m a 29-year-old African American adoptee. I have an identical twin sister named Katrice, and we both were adopted at th
There was only one piece of advice I was ever given when I learned I was about to be a mom. I received this advice from a few different people, b
Jerod Bloemendaal is the star employee of the local ice rink in Jamestown, North Dakota. Praised by his employer, Junior Kautz, Jerod is described
I never thought I was any different than the other kids. Being adopted was so normal to me that I just figured there were lots of kids in my class
Family tree projects can be the worst for a lot of kids. I get why they exist, and I definitely see the value in having a basic understanding of ho
If adoption were math, a key equation would be mother + father = baby. It takes both a mother and a father to biologically create a baby. Unfortuna
Whether you are brand-new to the world of podcasts or have been tuning in for years, reFRAMED is one that’s definitely worth checking out. The Gl
Conflict is not new nor is anyone immune to its wrath. Conflict will inevitably arise in any relationship. It is ignorant to believe it will not ha