There are a number of things that come to mind when you think of kindness and goodness – sticking by a friend through hard times, giving up your seat on the bus for a stranger, or even picking up a special treat that your mother loves on your way home. Adopting a child is the…
If you are thinking of putting your kid up for adoption, there are many things that you need to consider before taking action. This is no small matter. In fact, it may very well turn out to be the biggest decision with the heaviest impact that you will ever have to make. You will not…
Finding the right adoption agency or attorney to work with can increase your chances of having a positive adoption experience. Find the right person to work with you and guide you through the process of adoption while informing you on your options. Many disruptions, scams, and risks can come with adoption, so make sure that…
Adoption can be a dramatic and taxing experience not only for the parents but for the children involved. The lives of the rest of the family, especially if the child will have step-siblings, could also be changed for better or worse. Whatever your reasons for adopting a child, be it from infertility or the call…
Adoption can mean different things for different people; for some, it is a rather touchy subject that makes everyone uncomfortable, while others are a lot more open-minded and willing to talk about it. Some will have concerns about children who grow up with adoptive parents and see them as unfortunate, whereas others view it as…
The History of National Adoption Month The foundation for the month-long adoption awareness designation began with President Ronald Reagan in 1984. He did not create a whole month dedicated to adoptions, but he did create the first National Adoption Week as a way of reaffirming the United States’ commitment to giving every child waiting to…