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The 3 Myths of Open Adoption
Thousands of families go through this process a year and many of them start out right where you are – nervous, scared, and unsure about the entire procedure. Of course, those are all natural and normal feelings to have when it comes to the adoptive home study process. If that is where you are today, then this video will walk you through the process and hopefully calm any anxious nerves!
Six Different Types of Adoption
Thousands of families go through this process a year and many of them start out right where you are – nervous, scared, and unsure about the entire procedure. Of course, those are all natural and normal feelings to have when it comes to the adoptive home study process. If that is where you are today, then this video will walk you through the process and hopefully calm any anxious nerves!
6 Steps in an Adoptive Home Study Process
Thousands of families go through this process a year and many of them start out right where you are – nervous, scared, and unsure about the entire procedure. Of course, those are all natural and normal feelings to have when it comes to the adoptive home study process. If that is where you are today, then this video will walk you through the process and hopefully calm any anxious nerves!
5 Signs You’re Ready to Adopt
One of the single most asked questions I get from potential parents are, “How do we know if we’re ready to adopt?” If you and your partner have ever asked that question yourselves, then this post is dedicated to you!
Steffany’s Story: Breaking the Rules
My name is Steffany Aye and I am a licensed clinical social worker with 25+ years of experience in the field of adoption and mother to an adopted child myself. In this week’s episode of All About Adoption, I share more about my journey from knowing absolutely nothing about adoption to starting my own agency, to adopting a child of my own!
Adoption Story: We Aren’t Different Than Any Other Parents
Expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption are eager to hear stories from real families that may help them in their own adoption journey. There is much that can be learned from the experiences of others, and we’re grateful for the...
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This Is the Way Our Family Was Always Meant to Be Created: Ashlea Christopher’s Adoption Story
One thing that we’ve found to be helpful for expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption is hearing real adoption stories from real families. It’s a powerful way to educate people about the benefits of adoption. We asked our Adoption...
From Abandonment & Betrayal to Acceptance & Forgiveness: The Gifts of Memoir
By Julie Ryan McGue & Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D Julie Ryan McGue and Judith Ruskay Rabinor, Ph.D release their memoirs in May. Both books address the complexity of the mother-daughter relationship, reveal painful reckonings, and disclose moving personal...
How to Decide if Adoption is Right for Your Family
Planning a family is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. For some families, adoption might be something they’ve dreamed about their whole lives, while for others, adoption might be a new idea they’ve never considered before. Regardless of your...
Brittani & Esteban’s Life-Changing Adoption Story
At Adoption & Beyond, one thing we’ve found to be helpful for expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption is hearing real adoption stories from real families. By seeing how their lives have been changed by adoption, it’s a powerful...
Advantages of An Open Adoption For the Child, Adoptive Families, and Birth Families
Open adoption is the best way to allow a child to have contact with his or her birth family without creating confusion or tension. That said, open adoption is not a form of co-parenting – the adoptive parents have full parental custody of their child. Simply put, open...
Embracing the Unexpected: Niki & Paul’s Adoption Story
Hearing real adoption stories from real families is both inspiring and educational. Expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption are eager to hear stories that may help them in their own adoption journey. There is much that can be learned...
