The majority of Americans support the rights of same-sex couples to adopt children.
News Brief: Marriage Equality Victory Is Also a Victory for Children
The United States Supreme Court decision on June 26, recognizing marriage as a constitutional right for same-sex couples, will also have a positive impact on adoption.
News Brief: Challenge to U.S. Indian Child Welfare Act
A lawsuit alleges that the 1978 law discriminates based on race.
News Brief: Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act Update
Efforts are underway to make the adoption tax credit refundable, and available to lower income families with the 2015 Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act.
News Brief: State Adoption Laws Update
State adoption laws were updated in Florida and Michigan that will have an impact on same-sex adoption for couples in those states. Learn more!
Share Your Story: Tricky School Assignments
We asked our Reader Panel: Have your school-age children been assigned any projects that were difficult for adoptees (timelines, genetics, etc.)? How did you handle the situation?
International vs. Domestic vs. Foster Adoption – Fast Facts
Is adoption for you? Explore your options here.
Interviewing Potential Birth Mothers
What to ask — and what not to ask — a potential birth mother in your first encounter.
Going Camping
Three camp options offer unique ways to explore your childs roots and emerging identity during the summer months.
Tips for Single Parent Adoption the Second Time Around
Looking to adopt again as a single parent? Here’s what you need to know.
How We Decided
No one adoption route is right for every family. AF readers describe the thinking that went behind the route they chose.
View the Baby Care for Adoptive Parents Webinar Replay
View the replay of a webinar with Nicole Mayer, RMA, RN, BSN to learn about baby care basics and hear answers to commonly asked questions from new parents.
Adoption in Prime Time: NBC’s Parenthood
How adoptive parents feel about the adoption storyline on NBC’s Parenthood
Ask AF: Should We Try for the Same Level of Openness?
Answers to your parenting questions.
How We Afforded Our Adoption
We asked our reader panel: How did you finance your adoption? Share any cost-cutting or creative financing strategies with other readers.
20 Questions Kids Ask About Adoption
Your child has questions about babies, birth mothers, and the way he joined your family. Now, you have the answers.
Fast Facts: Adopting a Newborn in the U.S.
The annual number of infants adopted domestically (excluding foster and relative adoption) is estimated to be around 18,000 — far greater than the annual number of international adoptions. Moreover, the process of adopting a newborn in the United States can go more swiftly than you may imagine.
Noteworthy New Adoption Reads
Read any good adoption books, lately? we asked our readers, and got an emphatic Yes! Here are your favorite adult and children’s titles published within the last year, with our picks added to the list.
China Adoption Cost Breakdown
Thinking about adopting from China? Check out this sample budget to get an idea of the cost.
Ethiopia Adoption Cost Breakdown
How much does Ethiopia adoption cost? Read on for average expenses, broken down by category.