Seventeen of us crowded into the court as witnesses to my nephew’s finalization, bringing an end to 10 years spent in foster care—10 years of waiting for this day.
“A Christening Ceremony”
The moment I felt I became Eva’s forever mother and for Eva, adopted from the Ukraine, being my forever daughter.
Welcome Home: Our Adoption Announcements
We asked AF readers to share their child’s adoption announcements, and we were stunned by the creativity shown in your responses. These are a handful of our favorites.
Welcoming Your Child Home
We asked our readers: “What did you do to welcome your child into your family?” Here are some of the letters we received!
Adoption Day Celebration
Our readers share how they celebrate the anniversary of their child’s adoption and how to balance the celebrations so biological kids don’t feel left out.
A Bridge of Love: One Family’s Entrustment Ceremony
An entrustment ceremony is an powerful place to embark on our lives as adoptive parents.
New Baby, New Family Traditions
Rituals are the glue that binds a family together.
Adoption Celebrations for Every Family
When it’s time to celebrate, we take cues from longstanding traditions and blend in rituals created from scratch. The result? Ceremonies as unique as our families.
“Mother’s Day Chocolate”
In one life-changing day, I became a mom. But I took time to savor the sweetness of a dream coming true.
When the Circle of Family Grows
Parents always celebrate when a new child joins their family. But adoptive moms and dads might want to mark their blessed event with a meaningful ceremony beyond the usual festivities.
“We Got the Best One!”
Sometimes, bonds in adoption form so instantly, so mysteriously, you just wonder how you ever got this lucky…
Ask AF: Baby Shower Timing
Answering your parenting questions.
Adoption Announcements
Families who’ve waited so long for a child are eager to share the news. Families and experts weigh in on language to use and when to send announcements.
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