Adoption As A First Option (pt. 1)

I know many couples come to adoption after being involved in fertility treatments. What about those, like myself, who decided to adopt before exploring other options? Tell us about your experience in the comment section. Here’s what some of our adoption forums members had to say;
“Years ago I was in a serious relationship with someone [...]

Adoption As A First Option (pt. 2)

This post is a continuation of Adoption As A First Option (pt. 1)

“Maybe not exactly what your asking, but my dh and I each had bio children from previous relationships. We never even discussed trying for babies with each other, and actually took measures against it. For some reason, both of us felt drawn to [...]

New Contest In The Adoption Forums

Update: A winner has been picked! Congratulations to Goddess Danu!!
We’re having a new contest in the adoption forums! It’s been a while since we had one (I think the last one was here at the blog) so I decided it was time.
If you’re already a member, you can head over there to [...]

I Don’t Have Your Eyes

Family connections are vitally important to children as they begin to find their place in the world. For transracial and transcultural adoptees, domestic adoptees, and for children in foster care or kinship placements, celebrating the differences within their families as well as the similarities that connect them, is the foundation for belonging. As parents we [...]