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Home / Blog / International Adoption

Language Acquisition, Speech Delays, and Communication Challenges in Children Following an Adoption

January 27, 2020 by Guest Contributor

By: Ryan Hanlon and Emma Wise. This content was originally published by National Council for Adoption’s Adoption Advocate No. 138.  It is available for PDF download here. This article is designed for

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Infant Adoption, International Adoption, News

Tips for Finding an Adoption-Competent Therapist

December 2, 2019 by Creating a Family

This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. Google does not feel like your friend right now. A quick search for “adoption

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Filed Under: Foster Care Adoption, Infant Adoption, International Adoption, News, Parenting

John Gleason, a Korean adoptee, is pictured in front of the logo for his restaurant Bap and Chicken holding his fingers in a heart.

Bap & Chicken | A Korean Restaurant with an Adoptee Twist

November 15, 2019 by Staff Contributor

John Gleason, a Korean adoptee through Children’s Home, discovered his roots through food. “I grew up in the Twin Cities. I went to a mostly all-American elementary school, high school

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Filed Under: Events, Foster Care Adoption, Infant Adoption, International Adoption, News

A view of downtown Seoul, where adoptees can visit to learn Korean.

Travel to Korea to Learn the Language and Culture

October 23, 2019 by Staff Contributor

Korean Social Service has an ongoing program for adoptees to travel to South Korea for 10 weeks. During your stay, you will live in Seoul and learn the Korean language.

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Filed Under: Culture and Heritage, International Adoption

Monica and Miguel smile with their daughter who wears traditional Colombian clothes. All three were adopted from Colombia.

Will you help us find host families?

October 18, 2019 by Guest Contributor

As autumn makes its quiet entrance with vivid colors and our thoughts turn to a season of change and gratitude, many of us in the adoption community also think about

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Filed Under: Events, International Adoption, News

A brother and sister adopted together from India smile on the beach.

Adopting Siblings as a Single Mom

September 12, 2019 by Staff Contributor

Courtney’s skills as an attorney came in handy as she explored becoming an adoptive parent. She did her research, keeping in mind her situation as a single woman with a

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Filed Under: Adoptive Family Stories, International Adoption, News

A man pulls a credit card out of his wallet to pay an adoption fee.

Preparing Your Finances for Adoption

September 11, 2019 by Guest Contributor

Money is never the primary reason people decide to adopt, nor should it be.  Actually, for many it isn’t even in the equation until you sign on the dotted line

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Filed Under: Infant Adoption, International Adoption, News

Dr. Eckerle completes an assessment of an adopted child at the Adoption Medicine Clinic.

Five Reasons to Consider an Adoption Medicine Clinic Assessment for Your Adopted or Fostered Child

September 4, 2019 by Guest Contributor

The Adoption Medicine Clinic at the University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive child wellness assessment for children who have experienced early adversity. With a team consisting of a pediatrician or

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Filed Under: Foster Care, Infant Adoption, International Adoption, News

A selfie of Ginny, who was adopted from Korea at age 11.

Is it really my birthday today?

August 22, 2019 by Guest Contributor

It’s after midnight, which means today is my 57th birthday. Growing up as an adoptee, I always celebrated my birthday without questioning it. But today, I thought… is today really

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Filed Under: Adoptee Reflections, International Adoption, News

South Korean flags fly in front of a building. A sight you can see if you travel to South Korea this summer during a program for adoptees.

2019 SWS Welcome Home Program

July 17, 2019 by Staff Contributor

A 7-day program for adoptees to experience their birth country of Korea Social Welfare Society in South Korea invites adoptees to apply for their annual Welcome Home program. The hope

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Filed Under: Adoptee Reflections, Culture and Heritage, International Adoption, News

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