Tag Archives: International Adoption

A nature scene in China, representing the mixed emotions of declining a referral in adoption

“Lost Daughter”

Deb Luppino - January 20, 2016 - Real Adoption Stories, Referrals & Matches, The Process

“Lost Daughter”

Deb Luppino - January 20, 2016 - Real Adoption Stories, Referrals & Matches, The Process

When we got our referral, we accepted it with joy. Soon after, however, we realized something wasn’t right.

Home Study 101: Everything You Need to Prepare

Susan Caughman and Isolde Motley - January 5, 2016 - Adoption Parenting Essentials, The Home Study, The Process

A home study is a document that says you can be a parent. What does that mean?

A family creating an adoption budget on their computer

Your Adoption Budget Checklists

Susan Caughman and Isolde Motley - December 25, 2015 - Adopting, Cost & Timing

All adoptions, wherever from and via whatever method, include a home study, the process where a social worker checks that you are eligible to adopt. After that, budget items vary.

Adopting Internationally: The Basics

Susan Caughman and Isolde Motley - December 11, 2015 - Adopting, International

If this is your first adoption, choose a country with a long-standing, stable adoption process, and work with an agency licensed by the U.S. and by the sending country. International adoption can be complicated enough; don’t add extra uncertainty to the process.

Ask AF: Wanting to Be President

Patty Cogen, Ed.D. - December 9, 2015 - Expert Q&A, Health & Development, Parenting

Answers to your parenting questions.

A child with a globe, representing a homeland trip

6 Questions to Ponder Before Making a Homeland Trip

Jean MacLeod and Carrie Kitze - November 22, 2015 - Culture & Heritage, Transracial

More and more families are finding that “going back,” whether to San Antonio or San Salvador, gives their children a foundation for building identity.

Ask AF: Explaining Poverty

Deborah H. Johnson - November 16, 2015 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Tough Topics

Answers to your parenting questions.

An african adoptee, recently affected by changes in international adoption laws

Intercountry Adoption Updates

Editorial Team - November 13, 2015 - Adoption News, Resources

Parents interested in adopting from Haiti, the DRC, or India should pay attention to these recent updates.

Gates in Beijing, shown when China ends one-child policy

China Ends One-Child Policy, Adoptees React

Editorial Team - November 10, 2015 - Adoption News, Resources

China’s devastating one-child policy has finally ended. What does it mean for adoptees?

Ask AF: Answering Complex Questions

Patty Cogen, Ed.D. - November 2, 2015 - Expert Q&A, Talking, Talking to Kids

Answers to your parenting questions.

A young boy, adopted from Guatemala, hugging a woman's pregnant belly

“Pondering My Son Mateo’s Family Tree”

Jessica O'Dwyer - October 26, 2015 - Real Adoption Stories, Search & Reunion, Talking, Talking to Kids

My son’s story started before I met him. His pre-adoption prologue is one I may never know. But of this I am sure: Mateo was born to be my son.

Register for the Adoption Costs Webinar on 9/24/15

View the Adoption Costs Webinar Replay

Editorial Team - August 24, 2015 - Adopting, Cost & Timing, Resources, Webinars

View the replay of the webinar “Adoption Costs,” with Denise M. Bierly, Esq., and Sue Orban to learn about domestic, foster, and international adoption costs and funding strategies.

Adopted children from different countries, international adoption facts

International Adoption Facts — What You Need to Know

Susan Freivalds - August 4, 2015 - Adopting, International

Every year more American families include a child adopted from another part of the world.