How to Adopt a Child: Learn About Becoming a Parent Through Adoption

Would you like to become a parent through adoption? Learn how to adopt a child, and how the process differs from international to domestic to foster adoption.

Ask AF: Explaining Foster Care

Regina M. Kupecky, LSW - October 29, 2014 - Adopting, Expert Q&A, Foster, Talking, Talking to Kids

Ask AF: Explaining Foster Care

Regina M. Kupecky, LSW - October 29, 2014 - Adopting, Expert Q&A, Foster, Talking, Talking to Kids

Answers to your parenting questions.

One father describes how he became a foster parent.

“Fostering Hope”

Greg MacKay - October 29, 2014 - Adopting, Foster, Real Adoption Stories

For the past four years, my wife and I have provided a temporary roost for kids blown about by a fate they didn’t deserve.

Foster mother Annie Kassof and her foster children

Safe Haven: Finding Homes for Children Through Foster Care

Annie Kassof - October 29, 2014 - Adopting, Foster

One mom opens her home — and heart — to foster children, and finds her passion.

One mother describes her journey, adopting teenager from foster care.

“Adopting Teenagers From Foster Care”

Gretchan Thompson - October 29, 2014 - Adopting, Foster, Modern Families, Older Child Adoption, Parenting, Real Adoption Stories

“My boys were teens when I adopted them, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t need a mom. Even if I was only 25 at the time.”

“Adopting Infants Through Foster Care”

Cindy Moore - October 29, 2014 - Adopting, Foster, Real Adoption Stories, The Process

“Adopting through foster care felt like a roller-coaster ride, but we knew that we were on the right path.”

Children adopted through the foster care system

Fostering Positive Perceptions

Elisa Rosman, Ph.D. - October 29, 2014 - Adopting, Foster

The number of children adopted from foster care has dropped in recent years — and a new survey finds that Americans believe many myths about the process. Here are the facts, and real-life stories, that could help find more kids permanent homes.

A family after adopting a baby from India

“Journey Into Our Son’s Culture”

Katherine Bassein - October 28, 2014 - Adopting, Culture & Heritage, International, Real Adoption Stories, Transracial

Visiting our son in the orphanage where he lived revealed the humbling truth that he’ll leave behind a lovely way of life.

Happy mother and her son through foster adoption

“Fostering Love”

Rosemary Shulman - October 27, 2014 - Adopting, Foster, Real Adoption Stories, Referrals & Matches, The Process

With fost-adopt, I didn’t need to own a home or have $50,000 in the bank to become a parent.

“The Day I Joined a Forever Family”

Justin James Laing - October 20, 2014 - Adoptee Voices, Adopting, Bonding, Foster, Older Child Adoption, Real Adoption Stories, Transitions 3+

A 10-year-old recalls the day a foster family became a forever family for him and his sister.

Readoption: The Final Step

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - July 27, 2014 - Adopting, International, The Process

An attorney explains how to ensure that your parent-child relationship is recognized under U.S. law after an international adoption.

Why We Chose Adoption

Editorial Team - June 26, 2014 - Adopting, Decisions

Parents share the story of how they decided to become parents through adoption, and what factored into their decision.

A negotiation for direct placement adoption

What Does the Expectant Mother’s Attorney Do?

Peter J. Wiernicki, Esq. - June 26, 2014 - Adopting, Domestic, Referrals & Matches, The Process

When an expectant parent chooses to be represented by an attorney, it is important for all of the parties in the adoption to understand that the role of the attorney is to advocate for his client. Our adoption law expert explains.