Adoptive Families supports a year-round focus on foster adoption. These web resources provide support and practical assistance for families.
ICPC & Domestic Adoption
The ICPC aims to facilitate cooperation between states and to ensure the placement of children in safe and suitable homes.
Birth Father Legal Rights, Explained
Our legal expert explains what you need to know about birth father legal rights.
“Waiting for Joseph”
During the process to adopt from the foster system, we faced a series of delays. But, at the end, we found a love that was worth the wait.
Impassable Borders to Interstate Foster Adoption
“Interstate barriers keep children in foster care, while willing parents are ignored.”
Ask AF: Explaining Foster Care
Answers to your parenting questions.
“Fostering Hope”
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.
Safe Haven: Finding Homes for Children Through Foster Care
One mom opens her home — and heart — to foster children, and finds her passion.
“Adopting Teenagers From Foster Care”
“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”
“Adopting through foster care felt like a roller-coaster ride, but we knew that we were on the right path.”
Fostering Positive Perceptions
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.
“Journey Into Our Son’s Culture”
Visiting our son in the orphanage where he lived revealed the humbling truth that he’ll leave behind a lovely way of life.
“Fostering Love”
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”
A 10-year-old recalls the day a foster family became a forever family for him and his sister.
Readoption: The Final Step
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
Parents share the story of how they decided to become parents through adoption, and what factored into their decision.
What Does the Expectant Mother’s Attorney Do?
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.
Uganda Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Uganda? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Haiti Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Haiti? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.
Democratic Republic of Congo Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from the DRC? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.