Joanne Loewenstern, 79, recently reunited with her 100-year-old birth mother, Lillian Ciminieri, whom she had believed was dead for her entire life
It’s no secret that adoption reunions are on the rise, especially international reunions. With the help of the internet, DNA testing, and bet
“Are there any other questions you might have?” It was our third and final visit with our social worker, Jen. She had been with us for the past
Reality television shows are becoming more and more popular. One show that continues to increase in popularity is The Voice. It is a show where sin
Often, one of the first questions asked of a newly married couple is, “When are you planning to start your family?” Some couples want to travel
My biggest fear going on the journey of international adoption was always the amount of in-country time that agencies required of adoptive parents.
Sandra Bullock is making the rounds doing interviews for her new movie Ocean’s 8. At the Today Show, the discussion with a long-time friend,
A viral news story has landed five Kansas siblings in their forever home. Last year the Kansas City Star ran their weekly “Family Wanted” insta
It is not so strange or uncommon of a concept if you think about it. Most of the US population survives in two, or more, different worlds. They hav
Adoption revolves around sacrifice and selflessness. Typically those tender acts of service are experienced between birth parents and adoptive pare
Knowing one’s history and genealogy is becoming more popular than ever. Many people, whether they are adopted or not, are fascinated with their f
Hannah and Marissa Brandt were recently seen playing for Team USA and Team Korea in Pyeongchang at the 2018 Olympics. The Brandt sisters have a s
A mother’s love should be unconditional. A birthmother who places her child for adoption shows this love. An adoptive mother who looks past phy
Foster Care parents and families play a very important role in our society. These selfless families commit their time, resources, and love to provi
If adopted, would you want to know about your biological family? What questions would you have? Would those answers change your life? How would i
Every week, I receive a Google Alert on all things adoption-related. In the past couple weeks, I’ve seen multiple headlines describe how the rate