Featured Adoption Video: The Peterson Family

We love featuring inspirational videos about families’ adoption journeys. This week we’re featuring the Peterson Family’s adoption story, a family of four children and two parents who are passionate about growing their family through adoption.  ...

Why People Choose Adoption: Quotes

We’ve gathered some of our favorite quotes from all around the internet about why people choose adoption. It’s always wonderful to read when we need some inspiration! Actress and adoptive parent, Connie Britton: “Adoption is a “‘wonderful...
What Countries Can Americans Not Adopt From?

What Countries Can Americans Not Adopt From?

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Are you considering adoption and curious about the countries that Americans cannot adopt from? In this post, we’ll explore a bit about the countries that have closed their doors to American adoptive parents and the...
Birth Mother of the Week

Birth Mother of the Week

irth mothers are heroes. If you’ve adopted a child, or you’re looking to an adopt a child, you know what a selfless, incredible act it is for a birth mother to decide to put her baby up for adoption. She knows that she’s not able to provide the care,...

How to Fund an Adoption

ffording an adoption can be difficult. However, there are many foundations and nonprofit organizations who offer financial support for families looking to adopt children. National Adoption FoundationAmerican Christian Credit UnionAdoption Assistance for Christian...

Crystal’s Adoption Story

This week we’re excited to feature Crystal Nichols’ adoption story on bonding with her children. Read the excerpt below, then visit Joy in the Journey to enjoy the rest of the story about her family. We are nearly six years into the in writing of our...
Fun Family Activities for a New Year’s Eve at Home

Fun Family Activities for a New Year’s Eve at Home

Our New Year’s Eve experiences changes with children. The things that appealed to you when you were younger no longer seem fun. In fact, most of us would rather plan a fun family night in than brave the New Year’s Eve crowds. Here are a few ideas of...
Adoption Support Groups in Kansas and Missouri

Adoption Support Groups in Kansas and Missouri

Adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees often need to connect with other people who have similar experiences that they do. As many of us know, it can sometimes be difficult for those not in the adoption community to understand some of what we go through. Because...

Featured Adoption Videos: iChoose Adoption

In 2015, the National Council for Adoption will release the two videos below to radio and television stations across the country. The videos are designed to give expectant parents information about why adoption is sometimes the best option for their children. The...