Have you experienced health challenges based on your lack of family health history? Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics will publish a collection of personal stories from adopted individuals about challenges they
20 Things to Do While You Wait to Adopt
The excitement of beginning an adoption often overshadows some of the more difficult aspects of the process. However, as families progress through the various steps in their adoption, they become
Watch the Beauty of Black Girls Round Table
In August, we hosted a round table discussion to promote an open dialogue about the beauty of black girls and women and how this beauty is portrayed within society. We
Research Request | Foster and Transracial Adoptive Parent Study
A researcher at Florida State University is interested in connecting with parents who are fostering or have adopted transracially. We are not affiliated with this research, but are committed to supporting
Adoption: Recognizing the loss for all of us
I witnessed something unexpected this weekend—a swirl of pain in a normally safe place. A group devoted to conversations about parenting adopted/foster children with connection, a group teaching and supporting
An Adoptee’s Perspective: 10 Things Your Child Needs to Know
10. You have a right to feel the way you do about your adoption journey. Adoption is complicated and messy and wonderful and heartbreaking. Life may feel wonderful to you
For the Love of a First Mom (Birth Mom)
Last Friday my son arrived home from school with a friend. He opened the front door, calling out, “Hi, Mom!” Turning to his friend, he added, “Dude, I have two
8 Things to Say Instead of “He’s so lucky to have you”
When your friends and family hear you’ve added a foster child to your family, there is a wide range of typical reactions. There are those that are less than supportive
Olivia is One: Life after placement
I am behind as Olivia is almost 13 months old but I finally feel OK to talk about this milestone without bawling… I was SO SO fortunate to celebrate Olivia’s
Adoptions at the Hospital [INFOGRAPHIC]
Adoptions at the hospital are an emotional time for everyone involved, so it’s important that hospital staff and professionals are supportive and sensitive. From using positive adoption language to understanding the