Embryo donation allows parents to carry a pregnancy and give birth to a child who will be theirs, though genetically unrelated. Here’s what you should know.
Introduction to Surrogacy
Intended parents share in a gestational carrier’s pregnancy closely, and may be able to have a child genetically related to both parents.
Families Share: “Why We Chose Assisted Reproductive Technology”
Moms and dads explain why they chose various forms of assisted reproductive technology to become parents.
Letters to Birth Mothers, from Wondering Hearts
Distance doesn’t eliminate a desire to communicate with the birth mothers that children imagine, as these letters demonstrate.
Ask AF: Explaining Adoption to Other Kids
How can our close friends explain our domestic adoption of a five-year-old to their young children, ages three to six?
Ask AF: Books for Understanding the Birth Mothers’ Perspective
Do you know of any books, like I Wish for You a Beautiful Life: Letters from the Korean Birth Mothers of Ae Ran Won to Their Children, written for kids adopted from China?
Ask AF: Building a Good Relationship with Your Pediatrician
How can I work with my child’s health care provider to make sure my child gets the best possible care?
Ask AF: Kids’ Books About Open Adoption
Can you recommend picture books about open adoption?
The Great Back-to-School Kit
17 simple and effective ways to bring adoption into the classroom.
Poland Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Poland? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Ghana Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Ghana? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.
Nigeria Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Nigeria? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Ask AF: Bonding with a Newborn
My baby will already be two days old when I bring her home. Should I be concerned about bonding?
Ask AF: Resources for Biracial Adoptees
I have a biracial daughter and was wondering about books, stories, and articles that address the questions that arise when the child is of mixed heritage.
Bulgaria Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Bulgaria? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.
Domestic Adoption Showers
When their adoption date was uncertain, our readers took the opportunity to celebrate with their children in tow. Here, they share their experiences.
Ask AF: Sex Education Assistance
Can you recommend some books that will help us explain the facts of life?
Letters to the Editor, RE: Winter 2016
Openness Through Adoptees’ Eyes I cannot explain how much “Adoptees on Open Adoption: ‘I Have All My Pieces’” helped me. I placed my daughter for adoption a little over a month ago and a lot of things have been going through my mind. Will she want to talk to me, will she understand, is this…
Parent-to-Parent: Embracing “Older” Parenthood
Readers who adopted as older parents share some of the drawbacks and benefits, their best advice—and the joy that comes with parenting, not matter what your age.
Ask AF: What to Talk About with the Expectant Mom?
I am curious as to what prospective adoptive families and expectant moms talk about during the match.