There are lots of children with disabilities who are in need of loving families. However, before making the huge decision of adopting a child with a disability, it’s important to consider all the factors to make sure you are ready…. Read More
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Children’s Books About Adoption
Books are a wonderful way to engage children in thought and discussion about adoption. It can be difficult sometimes to put our thoughts into words that children will understand. Luckily, children’s books speak the language of children. Through metaphors, creative… Read More
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How to Introduce a Transracially Adopted Child to Your Family
Do you already have children and are considering adopting a child from a race that is different from yours? There are many things to be aware of before adopting a child of a different race. It’s important to address your… Read More
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Things to Consider When Adopting from a Different Race
There are many reasons why parents choose to adopt a child from a different race than their own. Some adoption agencies have strict rules surrounding the adoption of Caucasian children that make adopting a Caucasian child more difficult. For example,… Read More
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Subconscious Bias: Understanding Your Truth
If you are considering adopting a child who is from a different race than yours, the very first step is to consider your racial bias. Ask yourself these questions: “Why is it important to me to adopt from a different… Read More
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Helping Your Adopted Child Connect to Their Cultural Heritage, Part 2
Our last blog offered suggestions for raising your adopted child in two cultures: your culture and your child’s culture. This is such a deep and involved process that we extended our blog into two parts. Raising an adopted child from… Read More
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Helping Your Adopted Child Connect to Their Cultural Heritage, Part 1
Adopting transculturally offers the special gift of integrating your child’s birth culture with your own. There’s a lot of learning and excitement involved for you and your adopted child. A transcultural adoption changes the lives of all involved by introducing… Read More
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Understanding the Federal Adoption Tax Credit
If you have considered adoption, you are probably well aware that the process can be rather expensive. According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, a U.S. government-funded adoption information service, the average U.S. adoption costs between $8,000 and $40,000. Fortunately,… Read More
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Talking to Birth Parents Doesn’t Have to be Stressful
From the pre-placement visit to the birth, adoptive parents and birth parents can have a lot of interaction. It may seem stressful or awkward, but remember the circumstance that brought you together. Both parties share at least one thing in… Read More
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Writing a Letter to Your Birth Child
The adoption process has evolved a lot over the past decades. Today, birth mothers and fathers have more opportunities for continued contact than ever before. We are talking about Open Adoption. An open adoption means that information may be shared… Read More