Category: Adoptive Families

Adopting as a Single Parent

Adopting as a Single Parent

A question I get asked often is if single parents can adopt and, even more specifically, if single males can adopt. While the answer is yes, there are some limitations and particular avenues that a single parent may want to consider over others. In an earlier blog, I...
Expecting Parents’ Adoption Rights

Expecting Parents’ Adoption Rights

There’s a lot more to the adoption process to consider than most people realize, especially when it comes to their relationship with the expecting family. It is important for everyone in the adoption process to understand what rights the expecting families have in...
Self-Matching Adoption Outreach Guidance

Self-Matching Adoption Outreach Guidance

Self-matching, or independently matching your adoption without an agency, is becoming an increasingly popular choice for hopeful adoptive families. It’s usually cheaper and allows you to connect with your expecting family much deeper. However, we’ve noticed that...
How to Survive a Failed Adoption

How to Survive a Failed Adoption

Sometimes adoptions don’t always go through as expected. There are times, even when working closely with the expecting mother, that the mother will change her mind and want to keep the baby. This is what we call a failed adoption. Don’t look at it as your failure to...
Medical Leave for Adoption

Medical Leave for Adoption

Whether you are new here or have been following Adoption & Beyond for a while, you know the adoption process can be lengthy and complicated. We here at Adoption & Beyond believe the more you know, the smoother the process will be. This week, we answer a big...
Parenting Adoptive vs Biological Children

Parenting Adoptive vs Biological Children

Adoption is fueled by desire and big hearts. It is the desire of the expecting mother to give a good life for her child. It is the desire of a family to have the joy of raising a child. The people that choose to adopt want a child to raise, and be a part of the...
Shortening Time to Adopt

Shortening Time to Adopt

I don’t know about you, but these last few years have flown by for me. It reminds me how precious time is and patience can be challenging. Especially if you are looking to adopt. I get it, you are brimming with enthusiasm about expanding your family. Unfortunately,...