Living Expenses in Adoption: What You Need to Know
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting a child is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it can also be overwhelming and confusing, especially when it comes to the financial aspect of the process. In most states, expecting mothers are entitled...
Open and Closed are Not Types of Adoption!
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Are you thinking about adoption but feeling overwhelmed by all the options and terminology? One area that can be confusing is the different types of adoption communication. So today, we’ll break down the...
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
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,...
Adoption Community Benefits
If there’s one constant about adoption, it’s that the process is different for everyone. Regardless of how different your adoption story may unfold, it doesn’t change that we all have the same anxiety. That’s why I created the All About Adoption Facebook Group...
Guidance for Private Adoption
What is a private adoption? To put it simply, private adoption is pursuing an adoption on your own without assistance from an agency. A family might consider a private adoption if they want to be more hands-on or if agency costs are a little out of reach. Regardless...
Great Adoption Books for Ages 2 – 4
Storytelling has been a part of our culture since the beginning of time. Storytelling creates connections and strong bonds, especially for children. Reading to your child is a wonderful way to develop strong relationships and can even improve their mental health. Here...
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...