All About Adoption Blog
Adoption Timeline
Have you ever wondered how long it takes to adopt? Every situation is unique, but this guide will help you know what you can expect.
How the early traumatic event of relinquishing my son for adoption as a teenager in 1967 shaped me as a young woman and beyond.
In 1967, I placed my unborn son for adoption. That traumatic experience altered my life and changed its direction of it for fifty years. Here’s my story.
The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 6: International Adoptions
Are you curious about international adoptions? Well then, you’re in the right place! We are wrapping up our six-part series on the six avenues of adoption with information on international adoptions.
The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 5: Foster Care Adoptions
Have you been curious about foster care adoption?
My husband and I adopted our daughter through foster care when she was eight years of age. With foster care, you will find most children who are available for adoption are going to be eight years of age and older.
The 6 Avenues of Adoption, Part 4: Embryo Adoptions
Embryo adoption is when another family has gone through IVF and they have frozen embryos left over. They don’t want to destroy those embryos. They view them as having life and want to give those embryos an opportunity to live by donating them to a family, with the hopes that that other family becomes pregnant and can give birth with that child.
Family Home Updates to Make Before Adoption
While it’s easy to get swept up in the adoption process, it’s important that you’re making all the necessary adjustments to turn your current home into a family home.