Adoption / Foster Care: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
David Pelzer Quiz
How much do you know about David Pelzer, author of
How much do you know about David Pelzer, author of
African American Hair Care
Learn how to care for African American hair. Simple black hair care tips and steps to caring for African American hair.
Learn how to care for African American hair. Simple black hair care tips and steps to caring for African American hair.
African American Hair Error 3
Using the right products on African American hair is very important. African American hair needs special care.
Using the right products on African American hair is very important. African American hair needs special care.
Reese Hoffa Interview
Olympic athlete, Reese Hoffa was adopted at the age of four from a Kentucky orphange. He accidentally set the family home on fire and for 19 years felt that it was his fault that he and his brother were placed for adoption. An adoption reunion with his mother made all the different to this Olympic athlete.
Olympic athlete, Reese Hoffa was adopted at the age of four from a Kentucky orphange. He accidentally set the family home on fire and for 19 years felt that it was his fault that he and his brother were placed for adoption. An adoption reunion with his mother made all the different to this Olympic athlete.
The Cost of Adoption
A break down of adoption cost by type of adoption. How much does a baby adoption cost? Learn the basics to adoption with this quick lesson in adoption costs.
A break down of adoption cost by type of adoption. How much does a baby adoption cost? Learn the basics to adoption with this quick lesson in adoption costs.
Gay Adoption Basics
Adoption information for those interested in gay adoption. More and more gay and lesbian families are looking to start families through adoption. Learn more about gay adoption.
Adoption information for those interested in gay adoption. More and more gay and lesbian families are looking to start families through adoption. Learn more about gay adoption.
Adoption Poems
Several poems relating to the topic of adoption. Adoption poems written while waiting for a referral, for finalization, or about closed adoption records. Find an adoption poem to use for an adoption announcement.
Several poems relating to the topic of adoption. Adoption poems written while waiting for a referral, for finalization, or about closed adoption records. Find an adoption poem to use for an adoption announcement.
Olympic's Adoption Connection
Which of our Olympic athletes are adoptees? How about adoptive parents? Discover a few fun facts about this list of Olympic athletes.
Which of our Olympic athletes are adoptees? How about adoptive parents? Discover a few fun facts about this list of Olympic athletes.
Child Called "It"
A book review on the bestseller by Dave Pelzer, "A Child Called 'It'". David Pelzer endured child abuse from his mother and recorded the happenings in the pages of "A Child Called 'It'"
A book review on the bestseller by Dave Pelzer, "A Child Called 'It'". David Pelzer endured child abuse from his mother and recorded the happenings in the pages of "A Child Called 'It'"
Before You Choose Adoption
It seems when it comes to the subject of adoption, the discussion begins with more questions than answers. Let's list out the most common questions asked about adopting and pour over possible answers together. Hopefully this will aid you and your family on the journey towards adopting.
It seems when it comes to the subject of adoption, the discussion begins with more questions than answers. Let's list out the most common questions asked about adopting and pour over possible answers together. Hopefully this will aid you and your family on the journey towards adopting.
Foster Care Basics
Foster care information on foster parenting, the needs of foster children and state profiles on foster care agencies. Also, find tips on foster parenting.
Foster care information on foster parenting, the needs of foster children and state profiles on foster care agencies. Also, find tips on foster parenting.
Single Parent Adoption
More single woman are turning toward adoption as an option to bring children into their lives. Negative social stigma is just one of the challenges for those who choose single parent adoption.
More single woman are turning toward adoption as an option to bring children into their lives. Negative social stigma is just one of the challenges for those who choose single parent adoption.
African American Hair Blues
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the summer. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the summer. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis, Olympic athlete is a diver and gold medal winner in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics. This Olympic athlete is also an adoptee.
Greg Louganis, Olympic athlete is a diver and gold medal winner in the 1984 and 1988 Olympics. This Olympic athlete is also an adoptee.
Dave Pelzer
Dave Pelzer endured years of abuse and five different foster homes. But he grew up and become an accomplished author.
Dave Pelzer endured years of abuse and five different foster homes. But he grew up and become an accomplished author.
Name that Adoption or Foster Care Themed Children's Book
A fun quiz to test your knowledge of children's books that focus on an adoption or foster care theme. Many of these books have heros that are orphaned.
A fun quiz to test your knowledge of children's books that focus on an adoption or foster care theme. Many of these books have heros that are orphaned.
adult adoption
Is it legal to adopt an adult? Who would choose such an option? How about foreign adults seeking to be adopted into the United States? Here are some reasons for an adult adoption and some reasons why some states are against them.
Is it legal to adopt an adult? Who would choose such an option? How about foreign adults seeking to be adopted into the United States? Here are some reasons for an adult adoption and some reasons why some states are against them.
Should I Do Foster Care?
Points to ponder while deciding on whether or not to be a foster parent. Information about Foster Care.
Points to ponder while deciding on whether or not to be a foster parent. Information about Foster Care.
Over Shampooing
African American hair care tip, do not over shampoo. African American hair needs special hair care.
African American hair care tip, do not over shampoo. African American hair needs special hair care.
Top Adoption Gifts
What would make a great adoption gift for someone who is an adoptive or foster parent? How about a birth parent? Try some of these ideas when needing the perfect adoption gift! Look for Mother's Day ideas here.
What would make a great adoption gift for someone who is an adoptive or foster parent? How about a birth parent? Try some of these ideas when needing the perfect adoption gift! Look for Mother's Day ideas here.
Ponytails & AA Hair Care
Pig tails or ponytails are cute, but can cause damage to African American Hair. Learn a few quick tips to keep your child's african american hair looking great.
Pig tails or ponytails are cute, but can cause damage to African American Hair. Learn a few quick tips to keep your child's african american hair looking great.
What Is a Home Study?
What is an adoption home study? Why is it needed? What does an adoption home study include? Can I be better prepared for it?
What is an adoption home study? Why is it needed? What does an adoption home study include? Can I be better prepared for it?
All About Dave Pelzer
A page full of Dave Pelzer information and links to some book reviews on his work. Dave Pelzer endured child abuse from his mother.
A page full of Dave Pelzer information and links to some book reviews on his work. Dave Pelzer endured child abuse from his mother.
U.S. Search Angel Listing
A listing of the About.com Adoption Search Angels. Adoption Search Angels help find members of family separated by adoption. Find a volunteer to help you with your adoption search.
A listing of the About.com Adoption Search Angels. Adoption Search Angels help find members of family separated by adoption. Find a volunteer to help you with your adoption search.
Reese Hoffa
Olympic athlete, Reese Hoffa is off to the 2008 Summer Olympics. He is a shot putter, an Olympic athlete, and a famous adoptee.
Olympic athlete, Reese Hoffa is off to the 2008 Summer Olympics. He is a shot putter, an Olympic athlete, and a famous adoptee.
Domestic Adoption Costs
The costs involved with a domestic adoptions.
The costs involved with a domestic adoptions.
Russia Changing Adoptions
Current problems with Russian adoptions fueled by the recent murders of adopted Russian children and changes in international adoption procedures. The Russian government is now rethinking the whole Russian adoption process and has temporarily shut down adoptions from American adoption agencies.
Current problems with Russian adoptions fueled by the recent murders of adopted Russian children and changes in international adoption procedures. The Russian government is now rethinking the whole Russian adoption process and has temporarily shut down adoptions from American adoption agencies.
Making the Decision
Deciding to adopt a baby is a huge decision. Who should choose adoption? Should you adopt a baby internationally or Domestically? There are many questions to consider and choices to make in the world of adoption.
Deciding to adopt a baby is a huge decision. Who should choose adoption? Should you adopt a baby internationally or Domestically? There are many questions to consider and choices to make in the world of adoption.
The Lost Boy
The sequel to the bestseller, "A Child Called 'It'", Dave Pelzer continues on with his story chronically his journey through the foster care system. A book review on this part of his riveting life story.
The sequel to the bestseller, "A Child Called 'It'", Dave Pelzer continues on with his story chronically his journey through the foster care system. A book review on this part of his riveting life story.
Interracial Adoptions
Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision on an interracial adoption?
Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision on an interracial adoption?
Russian Murder Cases
There have been 12 cases of adopted children from Russia being murdered by their adoptive parents. Here are the quick facts on these chilling cases.
There have been 12 cases of adopted children from Russia being murdered by their adoptive parents. Here are the quick facts on these chilling cases.
Famous Foster Kids
Did you know that many famous and successful people were once foster children? Find out who here!
Did you know that many famous and successful people were once foster children? Find out who here!
Domestic or International
Deciding between an international adoption or a domestic adoption is a big decision. What are the pros and cons of an international adoption?
Deciding between an international adoption or a domestic adoption is a big decision. What are the pros and cons of an international adoption?
All About Adoption Search
The basics of adoption search in one place. From DNA testing to adoption search angels, there is more than one way to accomplish an adoption search.
The basics of adoption search in one place. From DNA testing to adoption search angels, there is more than one way to accomplish an adoption search.
How Many Gay Parents?
How many children are being raised in a homosexual family? Gay adoption statistics.
How many children are being raised in a homosexual family? Gay adoption statistics.
Baby or Older Child Adoption
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a baby adoption versus an older child adoption. Is just not about the cute babies that are available for adoption, some prefer the older child adoption. Learn why.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a baby adoption versus an older child adoption. Is just not about the cute babies that are available for adoption, some prefer the older child adoption. Learn why.
Adoption Jewelry
Top adoption jewelry can be found on-line for quick adoption gifts. These items make wonderful adoption gifts for the holidays or National Adoption Month.
Top adoption jewelry can be found on-line for quick adoption gifts. These items make wonderful adoption gifts for the holidays or National Adoption Month.
African American Hair Tip 2
Do not under condition African American hair. African American hair needs special care.
Do not under condition African American hair. African American hair needs special care.
Winter African American Hair
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the winter. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the winter. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
Confidential Intermediary
Adoption searches sometimes require the use of a Confidential Intermediary (CI). What is a CI?
Adoption searches sometimes require the use of a Confidential Intermediary (CI). What is a CI?
Activities for Foster Children
Ideas for things to do to help keep your foster/adoptive children busy during breaks from school. These summer activities may save your sanity and give them something to do at the same time. Tips for foster/adoptive parents who need ideas for things to do.
Ideas for things to do to help keep your foster/adoptive children busy during breaks from school. These summer activities may save your sanity and give them something to do at the same time. Tips for foster/adoptive parents who need ideas for things to do.
What Is the Hague Convention?
What is the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption and how does it protect children? How does the Hague Convention affect the adoption process?
What is the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption and how does it protect children? How does the Hague Convention affect the adoption process?
I-600A
Information on your first form to be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service when starting your international adoption process.
Information on your first form to be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service when starting your international adoption process.
Domestic Public Agency
A breakdown of the different costs associated with adoption.
A breakdown of the different costs associated with adoption.
Tennessee
Fostering in the State of Tennessee.
Fostering in the State of Tennessee.
A Birth Mother's Story
The story of one birth mother making the most difficult decision of her life. Here she shares her struggles and emotions thta she went through, and still goes through as a birthmother in an open adoption situation.
The story of one birth mother making the most difficult decision of her life. Here she shares her struggles and emotions thta she went through, and still goes through as a birthmother in an open adoption situation.
Colorado Foster Care
Locate a state foster care agency in Colorado and learn more about family foster care.
Locate a state foster care agency in Colorado and learn more about family foster care.
Ten Things for Back-to-School
Are you ready to go back-to-school? How do you enroll a foster child into school? While every school is different the same information is needed. Are there other things to consider in getting ready to start a new school? Here is a checklist of things to do to get ready to go back-to-school for your new foster child or adopted child.
Are you ready to go back-to-school? How do you enroll a foster child into school? While every school is different the same information is needed. Are there other things to consider in getting ready to start a new school? Here is a checklist of things to do to get ready to go back-to-school for your new foster child or adopted child.
Answering Questions
It's important that we teach our foster/adoptive child how to answer questions that other kids can ask about being adopted or in foster care. It's also important for the kids to know how to keep things private and not to tell too much information at school. Prepare for back-to-school with the use of cover stories and knowing how to answer the hard questions.
It's important that we teach our foster/adoptive child how to answer questions that other kids can ask about being adopted or in foster care. It's also important for the kids to know how to keep things private and not to tell too much information at school. Prepare for back-to-school with the use of cover stories and knowing how to answer the hard questions.
The Father Connection
The About.com Adoption forum share their thoughts on fathers and the importance of a father son relationship as well as a father daughter relationship. These are the words from forum members regarding birth, adoptive, and step fathers and their relationships.
The About.com Adoption forum share their thoughts on fathers and the importance of a father son relationship as well as a father daughter relationship. These are the words from forum members regarding birth, adoptive, and step fathers and their relationships.
African American Hair Error 4
African American hair needs special care. Learn how to properly comb African American hair.
African American hair needs special care. Learn how to properly comb African American hair.
Starting the Adoption Process
Before you take the first steps into the adoption process you may want to understand a bit of the adoption lingo that you will hear. What is an adoption homestudy? What is a dossier? How should I choose my adoption agency? There is a lot to consider when diving into the adoption process of an international or domestic adoption.
Before you take the first steps into the adoption process you may want to understand a bit of the adoption lingo that you will hear. What is an adoption homestudy? What is a dossier? How should I choose my adoption agency? There is a lot to consider when diving into the adoption process of an international or domestic adoption.
Olympian Toby Dawson
Olympic athlete, Toby Dawson uses his Olympic win to aid in his adoption search for his birth parents. Get some quick facts on Toby Dawson, Olympian adoptee amd Olympic athlete.
Olympic athlete, Toby Dawson uses his Olympic win to aid in his adoption search for his birth parents. Get some quick facts on Toby Dawson, Olympian adoptee amd Olympic athlete.
A Birth Mother's Story
The story of one birth mother making the most difficult decision of her life. Here she shares her struggles and emotions thta she went through, and still goes through as a birthmother in an open adoption situation.
The story of one birth mother making the most difficult decision of her life. Here she shares her struggles and emotions thta she went through, and still goes through as a birthmother in an open adoption situation.
Ways to Help
If you are unable to do foster care at this time, what other ways can you help kids in care? We have 10 ideas for you that will help foster children.
If you are unable to do foster care at this time, what other ways can you help kids in care? We have 10 ideas for you that will help foster children.
Georgia Foster Care
Locate a state foster care agency in Georgia and learn more about family foster care.
Locate a state foster care agency in Georgia and learn more about family foster care.
5 Minute Bonding
Fast and easy activities to promote bonding between you and your foster or adopted child.
Fast and easy activities to promote bonding between you and your foster or adopted child.
Adoptive Parent Blogs
Top 10 adoptive parent blogs. Whether adopting internationally, domestically, or special needs - these families have a story to share - and they do - in their blogs.
Top 10 adoptive parent blogs. Whether adopting internationally, domestically, or special needs - these families have a story to share - and they do - in their blogs.
What Is a Search Angel?
How to become an Adoption Search Angel. What to expect and not expect from Adoption Search Angels. An available listing of Angels.
How to become an Adoption Search Angel. What to expect and not expect from Adoption Search Angels. An available listing of Angels.
Adoption an Option?
What are the reasons for and against placing a child for adoption? What are the pros and cons to adoption? Are there resources available to help an expectant mother parent her own child? Things to think about for both the expectant/unwed mother and expectant/unwed father.
What are the reasons for and against placing a child for adoption? What are the pros and cons to adoption? Are there resources available to help an expectant mother parent her own child? Things to think about for both the expectant/unwed mother and expectant/unwed father.
What Is the ISRR?
What is the International Soundex Reunion Registry(ISRR) and how can it assist you in your adoption search? Learn about RegDay and how to register with the International Soundex Reunion Registry(ISRR).
What is the International Soundex Reunion Registry(ISRR) and how can it assist you in your adoption search? Learn about RegDay and how to register with the International Soundex Reunion Registry(ISRR).
Ohio
Fostering in the State of Ohio.
Fostering in the State of Ohio.
Adoption Poem Angels Working
An adoption poem for children, submitted by an adoptive parent. Adoption poetry is one way many members of the adoption triad work through feelings and emotions that often accompany the subject of adoption and foster care.
An adoption poem for children, submitted by an adoptive parent. Adoption poetry is one way many members of the adoption triad work through feelings and emotions that often accompany the subject of adoption and foster care.
Georgia
Adopting from the State of Georgia. Learn more about child adoption in Georgia.
Adopting from the State of Georgia. Learn more about child adoption in Georgia.
Destroying a Marriage
Foster care is stressful and can hurt a marriage if we don't do our best to be good partners in fostering. A tongue-in-cheek top ten list for all foster parents.
Foster care is stressful and can hurt a marriage if we don't do our best to be good partners in fostering. A tongue-in-cheek top ten list for all foster parents.
Getting Started
An article about adoption and the decision making process. Adopting a child is a huge step. Get information that you need to formulate your adoption questions and gain answers.
An article about adoption and the decision making process. Adopting a child is a huge step. Get information that you need to formulate your adoption questions and gain answers.
Seeking Custody Again
Can a parent whose rights were terminated seek custody if the child hasn't been adopted yet? An Ohio court examines the limits of terminated parental rights.
Can a parent whose rights were terminated seek custody if the child hasn't been adopted yet? An Ohio court examines the limits of terminated parental rights.
Dan O'Brien
Dan O'Brien is an Olympic athlete. He competes in decathlons and wins. He also spent the first years of his life in many foster homes before being adopted. This Olympic athlete found a forever family through adoption.
Dan O'Brien is an Olympic athlete. He competes in decathlons and wins. He also spent the first years of his life in many foster homes before being adopted. This Olympic athlete found a forever family through adoption.
Non-identifying Information
Non-identifying information - a definition.
Non-identifying information - a definition.
Foster Care Subsidy
What are foster care subsidies? What does the money go for and where does it come from? How should a foster care subsidy be used?
What are foster care subsidies? What does the money go for and where does it come from? How should a foster care subsidy be used?
State Adoption Agencies
Links to the State adoption agencies that train, license, and match children within the state's custody to adoptive parents.
Links to the State adoption agencies that train, license, and match children within the state's custody to adoptive parents.
Hurricane Katrina Orphans
Information on helping the youngest victims of our nations worst disaster. Learn how to obtain a foster care license in your home state.
Information on helping the youngest victims of our nations worst disaster. Learn how to obtain a foster care license in your home state.
How to Adopt a Foster Child
Many adoptive parents choose foster care adoption. This is a great way to help the thousands of children who wait in foster care for years. Learn the steps to a foster care adoption.
Many adoptive parents choose foster care adoption. This is a great way to help the thousands of children who wait in foster care for years. Learn the steps to a foster care adoption.
Kentucky
Fostering in the State of Kentucky.
Fostering in the State of Kentucky.
Prayer Request
The following article is a list of needs to keep in our prayers when we consider foster children, their families, and the foster families and workers that serve them.
The following article is a list of needs to keep in our prayers when we consider foster children, their families, and the foster families and workers that serve them.
Prepare for Foster Care
So, you're thinking about becoming a foster parent, but don't know if you are ready? Plan for a future of doing foster care with these 10 easy steps.
So, you're thinking about becoming a foster parent, but don't know if you are ready? Plan for a future of doing foster care with these 10 easy steps.
Is Foster Care for You?
Before jumping into foster care, most foster parents spend two or three years just thinking about it. Here are a few points to consider before making the final decision on whether or not to become foster parents.
Before jumping into foster care, most foster parents spend two or three years just thinking about it. Here are a few points to consider before making the final decision on whether or not to become foster parents.
Adoption Search Angels
How to get started searching with an Adoption Search Angel. What to expect and not expect from Adoption Search Angels. An available listing of Free Search Angels.
How to get started searching with an Adoption Search Angel. What to expect and not expect from Adoption Search Angels. An available listing of Free Search Angels.
Age, Sex, Needs...
Are you exploring adoption? Should you consider an baby adoption? What special needs can you meet? What age or sex will best fit into your family? Explore you adoption options here.
Are you exploring adoption? Should you consider an baby adoption? What special needs can you meet? What age or sex will best fit into your family? Explore you adoption options here.
What to Look for in an Agency
What should you look for in a good adoption agency? What things should you look out for? Read the experiences of birth and adoptive parents who have worked with both good and bad adoption agencies.
What should you look for in a good adoption agency? What things should you look out for? Read the experiences of birth and adoptive parents who have worked with both good and bad adoption agencies.
Adoption Costs
A break down of adoption cost by type of adoption.
A break down of adoption cost by type of adoption.
Step Parent Adoption
Learn the basic steps to completing a step parent adoption. Contacting an adoption lawyer is a good first step as each State handles step parent adoptions differently.
Learn the basic steps to completing a step parent adoption. Contacting an adoption lawyer is a good first step as each State handles step parent adoptions differently.
Famous Foster Kids Quiz
A fun quiz to test your knowledge of famous foster kids.
A fun quiz to test your knowledge of famous foster kids.
African American Hair Care Tip
Learn how to care for African American hair. Simple steps to African American hair care.
Learn how to care for African American hair. Simple steps to African American hair care.
Child Abuse Risk Factors
What are the common causes or risk factors of child abuse? Why would anyone abuse his/her own child? Learn of the different factors that may lead to the abuse of a child.
What are the common causes or risk factors of child abuse? Why would anyone abuse his/her own child? Learn of the different factors that may lead to the abuse of a child.
Gay Adoption Issues
Gay couples looking to adopt face a number of challenges that married, heterosexual couples do not. Adoption laws in the United States remain a patchwork quilt when it comes to gay and lesbian adoption. It's important to know adoption law before contemplating a gay adoption.
Gay couples looking to adopt face a number of challenges that married, heterosexual couples do not. Adoption laws in the United States remain a patchwork quilt when it comes to gay and lesbian adoption. It's important to know adoption law before contemplating a gay adoption.
Skin Conditions
Skin care conditions and issues to be aware of when fostering or adopting children of other races. Read about black and Asian skin care. These are important issues within interracial adoptions and foster care.
Skin care conditions and issues to be aware of when fostering or adopting children of other races. Read about black and Asian skin care. These are important issues within interracial adoptions and foster care.
South Carolina
Fostering in the State of South Carolina. Learn more about the foster care system in South Carolina.
Fostering in the State of South Carolina. Learn more about the foster care system in South Carolina.
Adopting From China
How long is the wait for an adoption referral for a child in China? How long do Chinese adoptions take?
How long is the wait for an adoption referral for a child in China? How long do Chinese adoptions take?
Foreign Adult Adoption
Can an Adult From a Foreign Country be Adopted into the United States?
Can an Adult From a Foreign Country be Adopted into the United States?
Domestic Private Agency
A breakdown of the costs associated with adoption.
A breakdown of the costs associated with adoption.
Do's and Don'ts for Grown-Ups
An excerpt from the book, "Cross-Cultural Adoption." What are some do's and don'ts for adults who work with or who are related to newly formed families through international adoption? Get a glimpse into a great book here.
An excerpt from the book, "Cross-Cultural Adoption." What are some do's and don'ts for adults who work with or who are related to newly formed families through international adoption? Get a glimpse into a great book here.
Announcing the Arrival
Links to various sites that offer adoption announcements.
Links to various sites that offer adoption announcements.
Challenges of Foster Care
I have stated that being a foster parent is challenging but have neglected to really outline how it is challenging. I have started a list on how foster parenting can be challenging to aid others in making the decision on whether to be a foster parent or not.
I have stated that being a foster parent is challenging but have neglected to really outline how it is challenging. I have started a list on how foster parenting can be challenging to aid others in making the decision on whether to be a foster parent or not.
How Many People Are Gay?
What percentage of people are gay in the United States today? Gay adoption information, issues, myths, and concerns.
What percentage of people are gay in the United States today? Gay adoption information, issues, myths, and concerns.
Russian Adoption
A quick walk through on adopting from Russia. Russia's adoption requirements are laid out as well as information on needed paperwork.
A quick walk through on adopting from Russia. Russia's adoption requirements are laid out as well as information on needed paperwork.
Can Gay People Foster?
Can Gay and Lesbians Become Foster Parents? More gay parenting myths, issues, and concerns.
Can Gay and Lesbians Become Foster Parents? More gay parenting myths, issues, and concerns.
Questions About Foster Child
When a foster parent gets a call to take in a new foster child, it can be a bit overwhelming. Foster parents know they should ask certain questions, but they seem to leave our minds. Here are a list of basic questions that foster parents can ask social workers when they get a call about a foster child being placed in their home.
When a foster parent gets a call to take in a new foster child, it can be a bit overwhelming. Foster parents know they should ask certain questions, but they seem to leave our minds. Here are a list of basic questions that foster parents can ask social workers when they get a call about a foster child being placed in their home.
International Adoption
What are the first steps to beginning an international adoption? What paperwork do you need? How best to proceed with an international adoption?
What are the first steps to beginning an international adoption? What paperwork do you need? How best to proceed with an international adoption?
Adoption Search Angel Guam
Adoption Search Angel of Guam. Adoption search may be made easier with an adoption search angel.
Adoption Search Angel of Guam. Adoption search may be made easier with an adoption search angel.
I Dream of You
Beautiful adoption poem by Tom Fisher about a birth parent's love. Adoption poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Beautiful adoption poem by Tom Fisher about a birth parent's love. Adoption poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Hague Adoption Countries
The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is for the well being of all members of the adoption triad. There are several member and non-member countries of the Hague Conference are members of the Convention.
The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is for the well being of all members of the adoption triad. There are several member and non-member countries of the Hague Conference are members of the Convention.
Next Steps for Expectant Moms
Making the decision to place your baby for adoption will be one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Once you've decided that adoption is right for your baby, what do you need to think about? What is the expectant mother and soon to be birth mother's next steps toward a baby adoption?
Making the decision to place your baby for adoption will be one of the most difficult decisions of your life. Once you've decided that adoption is right for your baby, what do you need to think about? What is the expectant mother and soon to be birth mother's next steps toward a baby adoption?
Square Adoption Announcement
A cute and easy to make adoption announcement. This adoption announcement would work for an older child or internationally adopted child.
A cute and easy to make adoption announcement. This adoption announcement would work for an older child or internationally adopted child.
Missouri
How do you go about adopting from the state of Missouri? Is there a photolisting of waiting children? Check here for the facts.
How do you go about adopting from the state of Missouri? Is there a photolisting of waiting children? Check here for the facts.
Putative Father Registries
Listing and information regarding putative father registries in the United States. Locate your state to see what the law says about putative father registries in your area.
Listing and information regarding putative father registries in the United States. Locate your state to see what the law says about putative father registries in your area.
Prepare to Parent
Don't walk into an international or domestic adoption blind, prepare to be a parent. Learn a few key elements from the following list of ideas and thoughts on preparing to parent an internationally adopted, foster care adoption or domestic adopted child.
Don't walk into an international or domestic adoption blind, prepare to be a parent. Learn a few key elements from the following list of ideas and thoughts on preparing to parent an internationally adopted, foster care adoption or domestic adopted child.
Meg Ryan
Actress Meg Rayn adopts a little girl from China.
Actress Meg Rayn adopts a little girl from China.
Adoption Laws by State
United States laws for the adoption of children by state. For an easier time finding the adoption law in your state, write down the description found below the link before clicking!
United States laws for the adoption of children by state. For an easier time finding the adoption law in your state, write down the description found below the link before clicking!
Teasing and Gay Parents
Children being teased by peers, is this a good reason for being against gay adoption? Gay adoption issues, myths, and concerns.
Children being teased by peers, is this a good reason for being against gay adoption? Gay adoption issues, myths, and concerns.
Kara's Adoption Reunion
Adoption reunions are not always a happy time. Sometimes birth family doesn't want to meet the adoptee. Sometimes an adoptee has no where else to turn.
Adoption reunions are not always a happy time. Sometimes birth family doesn't want to meet the adoptee. Sometimes an adoptee has no where else to turn.
Marilyn Monroe
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe is a famous foster child? Marilyn Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster care and orphanages.
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe is a famous foster child? Marilyn Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster care and orphanages.
Until Forever
Adoption poem by adoptive parent, Tom Fisher. Adoption Poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Adoption poem by adoptive parent, Tom Fisher. Adoption Poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Birth Fathers
A story of a man's fight to be a part of his child's life after being left out of the adoption process.
A story of a man's fight to be a part of his child's life after being left out of the adoption process.
Angelina Jolie
Information on famous adoptive parent, Angelina Jolie. Not only is she a popular film star, but a humanitarian who does good work across the globe to help make life better for children. Angelina Jolie is also in a relationship with Brad Pitt, they have a child together.
Information on famous adoptive parent, Angelina Jolie. Not only is she a popular film star, but a humanitarian who does good work across the globe to help make life better for children. Angelina Jolie is also in a relationship with Brad Pitt, they have a child together.
Before Placing Your Baby
Expectant mothers have a lot to consider when looking at parenting or adoption for their babies. Expectant and unwed mothers have many resources available when choosing to create an adoption plan for their babies. Find a listing of resources helpful to expectant mothers looking place their babies for adoption.
Expectant mothers have a lot to consider when looking at parenting or adoption for their babies. Expectant and unwed mothers have many resources available when choosing to create an adoption plan for their babies. Find a listing of resources helpful to expectant mothers looking place their babies for adoption.
Homosexuals and Molestation
When it comes to adoption and homosexuals, this question haunts many, but what are the facts? Gay adoption issues and myths addressed in a series of FAQ's.
When it comes to adoption and homosexuals, this question haunts many, but what are the facts? Gay adoption issues and myths addressed in a series of FAQ's.
California
Adopting from the State of California.
Adopting from the State of California.
Scott Hamilton
Olympic athlete, Scott Hamilton was adopted as an infant. He is an Olympic gold medalist and a cancer survivor. He is someone to look up to as he has beat many odds to be where he is today. Learn more about this Olympic athlete.
Olympic athlete, Scott Hamilton was adopted as an infant. He is an Olympic gold medalist and a cancer survivor. He is someone to look up to as he has beat many odds to be where he is today. Learn more about this Olympic athlete.
Setting Up a Bedroom
Being prepared for foster parenting is very important. Find a listing of basic clothing, bedding, hygiene products, and toys for setting up a room for an older child adoption or foster care placement. Learn how to prepare for foster parenting or adoptive parenting.
Being prepared for foster parenting is very important. Find a listing of basic clothing, bedding, hygiene products, and toys for setting up a room for an older child adoption or foster care placement. Learn how to prepare for foster parenting or adoptive parenting.
Home Study FAQ's
What are the most common questions asked about adoption home studies? How can you prepare for your adoption home study?
What are the most common questions asked about adoption home studies? How can you prepare for your adoption home study?
Respite Care
How to prepare for respite weekends for foster children. Information for the foster parents needing a break.
How to prepare for respite weekends for foster children. Information for the foster parents needing a break.
Charlotte Ayanna
Former Miss Teen USA is an aAuthor and actress and a former foster child and adoptee.
Former Miss Teen USA is an aAuthor and actress and a former foster child and adoptee.
Unnatural Lifestyle
Growing up in a homosexual family will ultimately cause problems for the child...right? Gay adoption issues and myths.
Growing up in a homosexual family will ultimately cause problems for the child...right? Gay adoption issues and myths.
Intercountry Private Agency
A breakdown of the costs associated with adoptions.
A breakdown of the costs associated with adoptions.
Big Brother Binky on Arthur
Arthur and his friends have been learning and growing together for 10 years and are back for their eleventh season with brand new shows on PBS KIDS GO!. This season Arthur and his friends will be tackling brand new subjects including international adoption. Binky Barnes and his family are adopting a baby girl from China. Binky is excited and nervous about the adventure, while I am highly impressed with how adoption is handled on ARTHUR, the Emmy-Award winning children's program.
Arthur and his friends have been learning and growing together for 10 years and are back for their eleventh season with brand new shows on PBS KIDS GO!. This season Arthur and his friends will be tackling brand new subjects including international adoption. Binky Barnes and his family are adopting a baby girl from China. Binky is excited and nervous about the adventure, while I am highly impressed with how adoption is handled on ARTHUR, the Emmy-Award winning children's program.
Adoption Poem The Promise
Adoption poems can help heal wounds. Here a birth mother shares feelings through an adoption poem written for her two sons that were adopted 11 years ago.
Adoption poems can help heal wounds. Here a birth mother shares feelings through an adoption poem written for her two sons that were adopted 11 years ago.
My Reunion Story
The story of when I found out I had a big sister.
The story of when I found out I had a big sister.
When Is Consent Unneeded?
Deep explanation of putative father rights within Ohio law.
Deep explanation of putative father rights within Ohio law.
Cultural Bedtime Stories
Stories to read to your children at bedtime for a time of bonding and learning about different cultures.
Stories to read to your children at bedtime for a time of bonding and learning about different cultures.
Adoption Reunion for Adoptees
What are some things to consider before embarking on an adoption reunion? I asked our adoption forum for some ideas on adoption reunion and this is what they had to say.
What are some things to consider before embarking on an adoption reunion? I asked our adoption forum for some ideas on adoption reunion and this is what they had to say.
Domestic Independent
A breakdown of the costs associated with adoption.
A breakdown of the costs associated with adoption.
Gay Adoption Case Brief
Case brief on homosexuals and adoption in Florida. Is Florida's law unconstitutional? A look at Florida, gay adoptions, and adoption law.
Case brief on homosexuals and adoption in Florida. Is Florida's law unconstitutional? A look at Florida, gay adoptions, and adoption law.
Birth Parent Adoption Reunion
What are some things to consider before embarking on an adoption reunion? I asked our adoption forum for some ideas on adoption reunion and this is what they had to say.
What are some things to consider before embarking on an adoption reunion? I asked our adoption forum for some ideas on adoption reunion and this is what they had to say.
Who Can Foster?
Who can be a foster parent? It's open to almost everyone. Foster parents are needed all over the world. Are you ready to be a foster parent and help a foster child?
Who can be a foster parent? It's open to almost everyone. Foster parents are needed all over the world. Are you ready to be a foster parent and help a foster child?
Olympian Adoptee Quiz
A fun quiz to test your knowledge of Olympian Adoptees.
A fun quiz to test your knowledge of Olympian Adoptees.
Grief and Loss in Children
Children in adoption or foster care experience the grief and loss of their birth families. Learn more about the grief and loss in children.
Children in adoption or foster care experience the grief and loss of their birth families. Learn more about the grief and loss in children.
The Wall
This is the wall keeping countless mothers separated from their children by the system called Open Adoption.
This is the wall keeping countless mothers separated from their children by the system called Open Adoption.
Erik L. Smith
Erik Smith, a contributing writer at adoption.about.com and a birth father, shares with us his many experiences in his open adoption and his opinions on different adoption rights issues.
Erik Smith, a contributing writer at adoption.about.com and a birth father, shares with us his many experiences in his open adoption and his opinions on different adoption rights issues.
Passage
An adoption poem written by an adoptive father, Ron Schutt. Schutt has adopted children from the foster care system. Adoption poem "Passage" speaks about the trauma of moving children from home to home and how the children work to believe that they can now trust a new set of parents.
An adoption poem written by an adoptive father, Ron Schutt. Schutt has adopted children from the foster care system. Adoption poem "Passage" speaks about the trauma of moving children from home to home and how the children work to believe that they can now trust a new set of parents.
Before You Read Adoption Blogs
What to know before reading adoption blogs. Be prepared before trying to join the adoption blogging community.
What to know before reading adoption blogs. Be prepared before trying to join the adoption blogging community.
Discounted Airfare & Adoption
Some airlines offer varying adoption fare programs with discounted airfares to assist adoptive parents with the high cost and the need for flexibility within the ever changing world of international adoption travel. Are discounted airfares offered through adoption fare programs always the best deal for international adoption travelers?
Some airlines offer varying adoption fare programs with discounted airfares to assist adoptive parents with the high cost and the need for flexibility within the ever changing world of international adoption travel. Are discounted airfares offered through adoption fare programs always the best deal for international adoption travelers?
Illinois Foster Care
Locate a state foster care agency in Illinois and learn more about family foster care.
Locate a state foster care agency in Illinois and learn more about family foster care.
Tangled Heart Necklace
A beautiful necklace that would make a great gift for any member of the adoption triad. The net proceeds go to a charity that supports children who age out of the foster care system. The fund is administered by the Orphan Foundation of America (OFA).
A beautiful necklace that would make a great gift for any member of the adoption triad. The net proceeds go to a charity that supports children who age out of the foster care system. The fund is administered by the Orphan Foundation of America (OFA).
Ukraine Adoption
Who are the waiting children of Ukraine? What ages of children are in orphanages awaiting new adoptive families?
Who are the waiting children of Ukraine? What ages of children are in orphanages awaiting new adoptive families?
Anger and Depression
An article by Mardie Caldwell, about dealing with depression and controlling anger during the adoption process. Great adoption information for new adoptive families needing to manage depression and have better anger control.
An article by Mardie Caldwell, about dealing with depression and controlling anger during the adoption process. Great adoption information for new adoptive families needing to manage depression and have better anger control.
Handmade Gifts for Parents
Handmade gifts for birth parents in a foster or adoptive situation.
Handmade gifts for birth parents in a foster or adoptive situation.
Oh Little One
Adoption poems written by adoptive moms waiting to adopt. Adoption poems written while waiting.
Adoption poems written by adoptive moms waiting to adopt. Adoption poems written while waiting.
Placing/Birth Parent Blogs
A list of top birth parent blogs. Get the other side of the adoption journey - read blogs.
A list of top birth parent blogs. Get the other side of the adoption journey - read blogs.
Potty Training
Potty training a foster child can be a challenge, but also may present a wonderful opportunity of bonding and co-parenting with the birth family. Learn some things to think about when starting the potty training process.
Potty training a foster child can be a challenge, but also may present a wonderful opportunity of bonding and co-parenting with the birth family. Learn some things to think about when starting the potty training process.