Foster Care & Adoption - Becoming a parent for kids who need a home

Changing a child’s given name at birth can be a heated debate within the adoption community. Some believe that parents should name the child when

(Editor’s Note: These are agencies researched and found by the author. Adoption.com is not endorsing these agencies; this is an informative a

The adoption process can be overwhelming. There are so many options and the process can look vastly different depending on what type of adoption yo

(Photo credit: Keri Vellis) Eleven years ago, author Keri Vellis’ husband came home with a heartbreaking story. Ted was a law enforcement officia

We all tend to “catch up” on our reading in the summer, not necessarily because we have more time, but because we tend to unplug and relax more

What connection could there possibly be between railroads and adoption? At one point, a train was more likely to deliver a child for adoption to wa

Choosing to become a foster parent, no matter where you live, is a big decision and one I feel you should be given the most amount of information a

According to the National Council For Adoption, experts estimate that 100 million Americans either have families that are personally touched by ado

It is no secret that social media has some ups and downs. Of course, it needs to be used wisely and it is not the place to have deep and hard conve

Many middle-class American families believe they can’t afford to adopt. And adoption can be very expensive. Adopting through a domestic agency ca

So you’ve decided on adoption, but need to pick an agency. When you search for Colorado agencies, you realize there are dozens of options, so

So you’ve decided or are in the process of deciding whether or not to become a foster parent? Congratulations and thank you! With more than 400,0

Every year as school approaches, I have struggled with whether or not to start the year by speaking with my child’s teacher about adoption.

Of the more than 440,000 children in foster care in the United States, there are over 123,000 kids available for adoption right now. According to t

On any given day there are roughly 400,000 children in foster care in the United States. Foster care provides a temporary living situation for a ch

Giving a child an opportunity to grow in a family is one of the most selfless acts of love someone could ever express. The beauty in adoption is no