Under the World Health Organization’s previous definition, infertility was failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. Its expanded version will apply to more families.
News Brief: IRS Increases 2017 Adoption Tax Credit
Each year, the IRS adjusts tax provisions to account for inflation. Learn about changes to the adoption tax credit for tax year 2017.
Mexico Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Mexico? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Hong Kong Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Hong Kong? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.
Sierra Leone Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Sierra Leone? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Honduras Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Honduras? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, personal stories, and more resources.
Morocco Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Morocco? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Peru Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Peru? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Nicaragua Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Nicaragua? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
Lithuania Adoption Fast Facts
Wondering how to adopt from Lithuania? Find statistics, prospective parent requirements, and an average budget and timeline.
How Did You Word Your Adoption Announcement?
Did you create a custom announcement, or adapt a pre-printed template? There are so many questions when sharing the news of your new family member. Our readers explain what they included.
When Should You Schedule Surgery?
You may want to postpone elective surgery until your child has been home for four to six months.
“Someone to Count On”
Four years ago, I legally became a mother. The adoption day was no less special because I had already been parenting Danielle for 15 months. On that day, I truly claimed my daughter. No one could take her away.
Webinar Replay: Adopting When You’re Already Parenting
View the replay of the “Adopting When You’re Already Parenting” webinar. Beth Friedberg, LCSW, explore questions that arise the second time around, from deciding on birth order to preparing your child for a sibling, and more.
From Infertility to Adoption
“After four years of fertility treatments, a friend recommended that we attend an adoption seminar. My husband and I weren’t open to adoption, but we decided to go. The hour-and-a-half seminar changed our lives forever.”
“And Now We Are Three”
Mix one American couple, one preteen Russian boy, and one summer program…and what do you get? Family.
“You’ve Got to Have Friends”
My daughter’s fascination with China was matched by her pleasure at sharing the return trip with friends who’d made the same journey.
18 Key Questions to Ask a Surrogacy Program
“If the carrier has a pregnancy loss, what are our financial obligations?” Questions to ask before selecting the right donor embryo program.
12 Key Questions to Ask a Prospective Egg Donor Attorney
Choosing the right egg donor attorney to assist you through the surrogacy process will take time and research. As you consider attorneys, here are the questions to ask.
Surrogacy Cost and Health Insurance
A reproductive law attorney explains surrogacy health insurance options and how intended parents can make sure the surrogate’s pregnancy will be covered.