Handling Post-Adoption Contact Agreement Violations
So you’ve gone through the adoption process and finally brought your child home, but now you’re facing a challenge you never anticipated – a violation of the post-adoption contact agreement. It’s a situation that can leave you feeling lost and...
How to Enforce Post-Adoption Contact Agreements
Have you ever wondered how to effectively enforce post-adoption contact agreements? You may have heard that these agreements can be challenging to enforce, but fear not; some strategies can help ensure the smooth implementation of these agreements. By understanding...
What Are the Most Common Types of Adoption?
Navigating the World of Adoption: A Brief Overview The adoption world is a realm of hope, love, and the creation of families. It’s a journey marked by diverse options, each offering a unique path to parenthood. In this blog post, we’ll embark on a journey...
The Role of Pet Dogs in Cultivating Warmth and Responsibility in Adopted Children
The Role of Pet Dogs in Cultivating Warmth and Responsibility in Adopted Children In a dynamic world where relationships are often challenging, pets serve as silent yet powerful emotional anchors. Pet dogs, in particular, can play a pivotal role in enhancing...
Pursuing Infertility Treatment and Adoption at the Same Time
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! We’re asked a lot of questions at Adoption & Beyond and one that I’m sometimes asked is whether or not a family should do infertility treatment and adoption at the same time. The answer I normally give is: it...
Surviving the Adoption Wait
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Surprisingly, the home study process, joining an adoption program, and doing the research are the easy parts of adopting. The more challenging issue that I’m asked about often is, “How do I survive the wait?” There are...
Interview with Emily and Kellen
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing another wonderful family who adopted a child through our agency, Adoption & Beyond! Before adopting, Emily and Kellen had big dreams of adopting a child. Years later,...
Survey of Adoptive Families
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Recently, the National Council for Adoption, also known as NCFA, performed one of the largest surveys of adopting families. In today’s blog, I’ll be sharing some of the highlights found in the survey. If you’d like to...