Adopting a Newborn Baby

If you are an adoptive parent who has just started the journey towards bringing home a child, you are probably wondering how you will manage the home study. When it comes to adoption, doing well in this process is one of the most important steps toward success. Although it is definitely not an easy task, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare yourself for the adoption home study and make sure you present yourself in the best light. Continue reading →

If you are looking into adopting a child, there are a lot of steps involved and decisions to be made. One of the most important of these is the decision regarding the type of adoption you want. Here you will be presented with three types of adoption and the pros and cons of each of them. Continue reading →

We all have that favorite quote. That’s because people have an appetite for well-expressed wisdom. So, it’s no wonder that many people find inspiration and motivation in words. Just one sentence can move a soul, one sentence can make you feel better and even motivate you in many aspects of your life. Adoption is a wonderful way of creating a family, and hopeful adoptive parents are usually reading tons of books and articles. Among those, there are always some great quotes that inspire and motivate. Here are a few that we love. Continue reading →

While adoption is a joyous occasion, It’s no secret that the adoption process can involve a great deal of stress. Meeting a potential birthmother for the first time can certainly be one of those stressful situations, but it’s easier if you have an idea of what to expect. Continue reading →

Adoptive parents who are just starting the adoption process have a lot of work to do. One big task is writing a Dear Birthmother letter. They want it to present them in the best light, so it’s not always easy to write one. Continue reading →

When adoptive parents are given legal custody of the adopted child, the adoption is considered finalized. The finalization hearing usually takes place within six to twelve months after you’ve welcomed your new family member into your home. The adoption process doesn’t end here — there are still a few things you should do after the adoption is finalized. Continue reading →

Reading about adoption topics is important for everyone involved in the adoption process. Books about adoption are important tools for you throughout your adoption journey, but there are so many out there, so many good ones end up falling through the cracks. Here are a few helpful books about adoption for current and hopeful adoptive parents that you may have not heard of before. Continue reading →

If you find yourself digging through your house to find that one particular form, it means it’s definitely the time to organize your adoption paperwork. It’s vital to have a copy of every single document of your adoption paperwork. Sometimes you need the same documents for different stages in the process, so it’s better to be prepared in advance. Here are some useful tips on how to organize your adoption paperwork. Continue reading →

An adoptive family profile is an important piece of your adoption paperwork. It’s also a representation of everything you are to a prospective birthmother. That’s why prospective adoptive parents are usually stressed out before writing it. The truth is, there are some common mistakes in adoptive family profiles that could be driving expectant parents away. So we’ve prepared a list of the most common mistakes that parents make in their adoptive family profiles. Continue reading →

Movies are so much more than just an entertainment. They can teach us lessons since each story that we watch can offer different moral lessons that we would apply in our lives. Movies are also a great way to present your little one the topic of adoption. Continue reading →