Category: Life After Adoption
The Hidden Costs of Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Hidden costs tend to lurk beneath the surface, surprising families as they navigate the adoption process. Today we’ll unravel the specifics of these hidden costs—from travel expenses to background check fees and...
The Post-Adoption Journey: 9 Essential Steps
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! So, you’ve successfully navigated the adoption process, and now, finally, your child is home. Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your journey! Yet, as the initial excitement settles, a new...
How the early traumatic event of relinquishing my son for adoption as a teenager in 1967 shaped me as a young woman and beyond.
Recently I learned from a friend that her nineteen-year-old niece, Jane, had made the decision to place her unborn child for adoption. My friend told me how Jane was offered counseling and education during her pregnancy and that along with the help of the adoption...
When To Tell Your Child They Are Adopted
For some children, their adoption history may contain sensitive information that may be upsetting, like abuse or abandonment. Many adoptive parents wonder when they should tell their child about information like this. Is it better to wait until they’re 18 years old?...
Sharing Difficult Adoption Information with Your Child
As an adopting parent, sharing adoption information with your child may be plaguing your mind with worry. How much should you tell them? Is it better to let them know they are adopted? Or should you wait until “the right moment” to tell them so they can be better...
Drug Exposure and Adoption
Drug exposure can be an uncomfortable topic. The reality is that some moms are taking drugs while they are pregnant and making an adoption plan. When looking at adoption infant programs, you will have more adoption situations available to you if you are open to...
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...