International, Intercountry & Overseas Adoption Process & Cost

A recent report by the State Department has shown an 80 percent decline in international adoptions since 2004. There is much speculation as to the

It’s no secret that adoption reunions are on the rise, especially international reunions. With the help of the internet, DNA testing, and bet

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When our family was considering adoption, we felt strongly led to adopt domestically from the United States. However, we have friends who felt stro

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Upon entering the doors of an orphanage, you will most likely experience things that are very different than the childcare standards here in the Un

Anyone going through the adoption process knows that it is just that: a process. Unexpected events, delays, and new rules can be created without an

“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

Adoption is not without compromise or change; a change in the paperwork; a change in the timeline, unknown information about a child, or other unkn

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As the Founder of Trustify, I regularly deal with the crisis of our time: human trafficking. Last year, I was asked to speak on the Human Trafficki

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

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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