What Should an Adopted Child Call Their Birth Parents?
What Should an Adopted Child Call Their Birth Parents? In the world of adoption, adoption terms and language plays a profound role in shaping relationships, identities, and the dynamics within adoptive families. The terminology used in open adoption communication is...
Handpicked – with Author Serina Marshall
The Story Behind “Handpicked” When I was adopted at the age of three by my grandparents, I thought I had done something wrong. I thought I had been given away because I wasn’t wanted. I was bullied by children growing up and called an orphan. I was told my...
Adoption and Form W-7A
TAXES & ADOPTION Adopting a child is a heartwarming decision that is driven by compassion and fueled by love. It is an exciting choice that will change your life. Welcoming a child into your home is the easy part. Unfortunately, the logistics associated with...
An Expecting Mom’s Guide to Adoption
Have you ever wondered what the steps are that an expecting mother has to go through when they want to go through the adoption process? Well, you are in the right place! Based on my youtube video, I will be sharing the adoption process from the perspective of an...
How to Know You Are Working With a Good Adoption Attorney
I recommended to anyone hoping to adopt that they hire a professional adoption attorney. In my most recent YouTube video I share with you my insider tips on how to identify a good adoption attorney. You know you have a good adoption attorney when: They know the...
A checklist of 7 steps to prepare for adopting a baby
Adoption is a process! While there is so much outside of your control, there are certain things you can do to prepare. Here is a checklist of 7 steps to prepare for adopting a baby based on my recent YouTube video. Choose your adoption professional In previous videos...
7 Questions to ask when vetting your adoption professional
How do you know the right questions to ask? There are so many decisions that need to be made, and you don’t know what you don’t know. Having over 27 years of experience as an adoption professional myself, I know exactly which questions you should ask in order to set...
5 Things to Consider When Choosing The Right Adoption Agency
You’ve decided on adoption, and you are ready to hold your baby in your arms. The first step is to choose an agency that is right for you. Making this decision can feel overwhelming. Not all adoption agencies are created equal, so here are 5 helpful tips based on my...