Category: Adoption
Steffany’s Story: Breaking the Rules
Have you ever thought of adoption? Prior to my 25+ years of experience in the adoption field, I never did. In fact, the journey up to the adoption of our daughter was one I never even dreamed of. My name is Steffany Aye and I am a licensed clinical social worker with...
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...
How to Build an Adoption Profile to Stand Out
The decision to adopt a child is one of the most exciting and fulfilling moments for any family. However, it’s not uncommon to experience some stress when it comes to completing your adoption profile. You can ensure you optimize your adoption profile by using these...
An Adoption Story From the Adoptee’s Perspective: Meet Anuhya
Hearing real adoption stories from real families is one thing that helps both expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption. It’s a powerful way to educate people about the benefits of adoption. We asked our Adoption & Beyond families...
The Four Main Pieces of Adoption (and Each One’s Role!)
The adoption process is filled with many moving parts. The most important parts, however, are the people involved along the way: The adopted child/person, the adoptive parents, the birth parents, and the agency/attorney. Here we look at the four main pieces of a...
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...