Results for Family Adoption Study

Adoption expert Lois Melina breaks down how children view adoption at different developmental stages of their life, from preschooler to teenager.

Adopting and doing foster care can be lonely in the world-at-large. Very few people know what it’s like to adopt, they don’t know about bonding or attachment issues, they don’t kn…

The Adoption Tax Credit is a gift that all families of adoption must not squander. The credit is the American government’s delayed Christmas present – a reward for adoptive families having weathered such a long, tough, arduous storm to become a family. You don't have to be a tax guru to understand the basics of ... [Read more...]

Adopting these kids was the hardest fucking thing I have ever done in my life…and people…I rarely use the “F-bomb” in my writing. It was really hard and no other word fits.

Here are 10 quotations by celebrities with an adoption connection that have raised awareness and given hopeful parents encouragement with their own journey.

Need to give your kid an education in how a friend's family was formed? Here's how to do it right.

Gregory Keck and Regina Kupecky, coauthors of Parenting the Hurt Child, offer ways parents can nurture an older adopted child & begin the attachment cycle.

Our first agency was no-joke with the adoption education. They did an amazing job preparing us for what is to come. I'm not so naive to think we can be thoroughly prepared, but I believe we can prepare. And we should. As much as possible . . . as should all pre-adoptive parents. I don't want to …

When domestic adopters learn that their baby is being born, they're often caught by surprise. Here's how to prepare yourself for getting the adoption call.

Frequently asked questions about adopting from foster care
Our resource specialists field thousands of calls about foster care and adoption every month. This page provides answers to frequently asked questions about
Costs of adoption
How much does it cost to adopt from foster care
Most adoptions from US foster care are free. The minimal costs that can be associated with them are often reimbursable. Read more…

The wait for your adopted child can seem never-ending, but there are things you can and should do during the wait to help you prepare for your child.

A birthmother counselor takes expectant parents considering adoption behind the scenes and shares tips on what makes a successful placement.

Just because someone shares about the imperfection of their adoption experience doesn't necessarily mean they are anti-adoption. Adoption is anything BUT a black and white issue. There is a lot to be learned from these counterviews, learn more here.

View a list of representative adoption home study questions. Home study adoption questions include information on family history and parenting style.

If you are a stepparent and decide to adopt your spouse’s children, we want to congratulate you. Becoming your stepchildren’s legal guardian can give stepchildren a sense of security and confirm your commitment to your spouse and his or her family. Even if you have already accepted your stepchildren as your own in your heart, making it official can have many rewards and benefits. Step 1: Filing Adoption Court Forms

When announcing your adoption to friends and family, perhaps a letter is the best way to go. Margaret Olander shares advice from her personal experience.

Back when I wrote about my daughter’s reunion with her birth father, a reader asked about openness in adoption: Do you feel threatened at all? Do you wish YOU shared your daughter’s traits? Sure, it can seem so simple, but it isn’t really is it? The question about being a mom to a child who … Continue reading How I Embraced Open Adoption →

Adoption Services, IncAdoption Agency Services - How do I get started?. We want to help you and your child. If you are pregnant or have children this site is full of free information to help you find financial, medical, nutritional, health and other types of info. Adoption Services - We Care