You are considering adopting and have heard about needing to complete something called a “home study.” Some prospective adoptive parents get nervous just hearing those words, thinking it involves answering extremely personal questions and an invasion of privacy. But what exactly is a home study, and what does it entail? Agencies are not looking for …Read More about Understanding The Home Study
Archives for June 2016
Adoption Through the Eyes of the Adoptive Father
Image Credit: wikimedia.org Fathers play an important role in adoption. In honor of Father’s Day this month, we are taking a look through the eyes of adoptive fathers to understand their thoughts on adoption! To some fathers, the word “adoption” can be scary. To others, it may be exciting. For most fathers, the word adoption …Read More about Adoption Through the Eyes of the Adoptive Father
Creating Traditions with your New Addition
Traditions are a way for families to connect and memorialize important life events. To adoptive families, creating traditions is more than a way to bond, but it can also be a great way to commemorate each family member’s roots. By incorporating activities that celebrate birth culture, adopted children can develop a strong sense of identity. …Read More about Creating Traditions with your New Addition
Innovative Ideas to Announce Your Adoption
Adopting a little one is exciting news! But deciding how and when to announce your adoption to family and friends can sometimes be difficult to navigate… Is sharing our decision to adopt announcing too early? When should we have a baby shower? Should we announce while the process is happening or after finalization? Adoptive parents …Read More about Innovative Ideas to Announce Your Adoption
Myths about Domestic Adoptions
Are you considering adoption? Some of what you hear about adoption may not be true. There are many myths about domestic adoption that are widely believed. Read the most common myths about adoption and what you should really expect! MYTH: Expect to wait a long time, because adoption takes forever. Wait times for hopeful adoptive …Read More about Myths about Domestic Adoptions