Is adoption for you? Explore your options here.
“Why Tae Kwon Do?”
So far, each step I have taken into my future daughter's world has taught me nearly as much about myself as it has about her culture.
International Adoption Facts — What You Need to Know
Every year more American families include a child adopted from another part of the world.
“Our Relationship with Our Child’s Birth Mother”
Getting to know our daughter's birth mother was a tremendous blessing.
How We Decided
No one adoption route is right for every family. AF readers describe the thinking that went behind the route they chose.
The First Conversation with a Potential Birth Parent
What matters most is not a list of questions or negotiating points, but finding a way to meet genuinely as people.
Understanding Independent Adoption
You'll need an experienced attorney to guide you through the legal process.
How to Research an Adoption Professional
Finding an adoption professional can be difficult. Here are some tips to help with your research.