If you have been waiting and waiting and waiting to adopt, you may be thinking to yourself, “What’s taking so long?” The answer is twofold. How Long Does Adoption Take? The truth is, adopting a child is a lengthy process…. Read More
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Pre- & Post-Placement Adoption Counseling for Birth Mothers
A birth mother’s decision to place her child for adoption is never an easy one. In fact, it is likely the most difficult decision a birth parent will ever have to make. However, “many birth parents are able to reconcile… Read More
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Adoptive Families: How to Speak to Your Child about Adoption
Some adoptive parents struggle to find the perfect time to talk to their child about adoption. How do you bring the subject up? How do you handle the situation? Most importantly, how do you tell your child they are adopted?… Read More
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Talking to the Birth Mother: Communication Tips for Adoptive Families
From your very first meeting through the birth, adoptive parents and birth parents can have quite a bit of interaction. This extends even further in a fully open adoption. Semi-Open vs. Open Adoption The type of communication you will have… Read More
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Adoption Expenses Covered for Birth Mothers in Maryland
An unplanned pregnancy can be scary. There are undoubtedly a million questions running through your mind. How did this happen? What’s next? Can I afford to keep this child? Is adoption an option? But before you make any decision, it… Read More
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Birth Mother: The Benefits of Selecting a Local Adoption Family
One of the toughest decisions a birth mother makes is creating an adoption plan. This is quickly followed by another tough decision – who do I trust to raise my child? The process for selecting an adoption family is unique… Read More
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The Meaning & Importance of Sending Pictures to Birth Mothers
In an open adoption, birth parents typically have some degree of contact with adoptive families. But “open” can mean different things to different people, and the degree of openness depends on the birth and adoptive parents’ previously agreed upon arrangement…. Read More
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Dealing with an Unplanned Pregnancy
If you are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy, you are undoubtedly experiencing a range of emotions. But it is important to know you are not alone. Every year in the United States, about half of all pregnancies are unplanned. And… Read More
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November is National Adoption Awareness Month
Every child deserves a loving home. In 1984 President Gerald R. Ford created the Adoption Week, a national event designed to shine a light on a great cause. But it didn’t take long to realize that a week just wasn’t… Read More
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The GOP Tax Bill, the Elimination of the Adoption Tax Credit, and the Implications
Last week, House Republicans unveiled the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” a 429-page overhaul to the country’s current tax code. One of the casualties in the current bill is the one-time Federal Adoption Tax Credit – $13,570 per child –… Read More