Adoption

A parcel of public property was to be developed for a walking path. Trees of many species and sizes were going to be destroyed. The Joy of Being Adopted follows the life of a small birch tree as [...]

This story was written for adoptive families to explore the benefits of adoption openness. The main character, Deshaun, loves his family but always wondered about his biological family. Does he [...]

The day has finally come that you, and perhaps your family, will travel for that most exciting trip—the trip where you bring your child home! This may be thrilling, scary, and exhausting all at [...]

The story began like a dream… A child is born with all the possibilities of a bright future. Nearby, a loving family waits for the son they have always dreamed of. When they become a [...]

Choosing to adopt can be overwhelming, rendering you anxious, hopeful, and confused. This no-holds-barred guide gives you the authentic offerings of Rachel Garlinghouse’s ten-year (and [...]

Tragic, true, heartbreaking, astonishing… those words have been used to describe the anthology Two Worlds, the first book to expose in first-person detail the adoption practices that have [...]

In the midst of the storm, when it rains, it pours. Sometimes the only way to survive is to drop your umbrella and dance in the rain.  From the moment a child enters our life, parenting is a [...]

Many parents eagerly await their child’s adoption day for months or even years. For other families, their child has been living in their home or a part of the family for a long time, and the [...]

Your life, and your family’s life, after finalization is an entirely new phase of your adoption journey. We now know that even children who were adopted at birth or as an infant may have been [...]

Now that you have decided to build your family through adoption, an important first step to make is choosing the right adoption agency. This tip sheet will provide you with the tools needed to [...]