Adoption is a recurring theme in a variety of children’s TV shows and movies. While oftentimes this theme is expressed inaccurately or without much care, there are a few movies that either subtly or directly tackle important aspects of adoption that are relevant for most adoptive families. More importantly, they’re presented in such a way …Read More about 7 Children’s Movies with Adoption Themes
As a birth mother’s due date approaches, it’s natural for anyone involved in the adoption to feel excited, nervous, and all kinds of emotions. Since there is always some uncertainty among prospective adoptive parents with various of factors out of their control, it can help to plan around the more concrete and certain aspects of …Read More about Hospital Expectations for Adoptive Parents
Open adoption arrangements can vary greatly, from the birth mother simply selecting the adoptive family to maintained communication after the placement of the child. Typically these arrangements are decided upon before the birth, to make sure that everyone has the same understanding and expectations for the future relationship. For those that have some type of …Read More about Dealing with Birth Mother’s Withdrawal from Open Adoption
Making friends is an important part of growing up. As a child, it is beneficial to be exposed to people that are both similar, and different than you. So, as an adoptee, finding friends that have also been through the adoption process can be helpful. According to many adoptive parents, helping their adopted children meet …Read More about Building Relationships with Other Adoptees
When considering growing your family through adoption, it is important to know that there are different routes available and to determine which is right for you. Two different opportunities for hopeful adoptive parents include fostering to adopt (public adoption) and independent voluntary placement (private adoption). While both are wonderful ways to grow a family, there …Read More about Private & Public Adoption Agency
No matter the circumstances of you adopting your child, it marks the beginning of a lifelong journey for a new member of your family. Though you may recount early memories with your adopted baby fondly, the situation that led up to the adoption may not be so easy to explain. It’s natural for adoptive parents …Read More about Explaining Complicated Aspects of Adoption to Your Child
Placing a child for Adoption can be a difficult choice. As a birth mother, you may experience self-doubt or even fear when deciding to choose adoption, but it’s important to be certain that you’re doing it for the right reasons. It’s a life-long decision for you and your child. Though it may be difficult to …Read More about Adoption For Birth Mothers
Considering how many families have voiced their concerns about the current state of adoption, the National Council for Adoption has recently posted a study about actual adoption statistics from their ongoing research. It includes the most recent and comprehensive information regarding all aspects of adoption. Though the adoption environment has evolved in the past few …Read More about The Current State of Adoption: A Study by…
After news broke about the Independent Adoption Center (IAC) closing abruptly, many families are devastated and confused about the prospect of adoption. IAC indicated that part of the reason for the closure, was due to the changing climate of adoptions. While the process of adoption has certainly changed over the years, many of these changes …Read More about The Changing Climate of Adoption: Why Did the…
The adoption process can be a difficult choice to make and sometimes a confusing road to navigate. At AdoptHelp, we try to make things easier for birth mothers by providing them with 24/7 access to an experienced case worker or birth mother advocate. If you are a birth mother who is considering adoption or wants …Read More about Case Workers: The Role of Birth Mother Advocates…
On January 31, 2017, the Independent Adoption Center (IAC) announced that it was closing its doors after 34 years. This news was shocking and devastating to hopeful adoptive families that were waiting to adopt through IAC, birth mothers who placed through the agency, and many others in the adoption world. While we at AdoptHelp are …Read More about Independent Adoption Center (IAC) Closes Its Doors
The adoption process can be beautiful and unforgettable, but it can also be a difficult time for hopeful adoptive parents. Because the wait may be tough to deal with, friends and family hoping to help may have difficulty navigating this sensitive subject. If you have a friend or relative who is currently trying to adopt …Read More about How to Support Those Waiting to Adopt a…