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“Hand-Me-Downs: Growing Up in Foster Care”
People kept taking us, a threesome of foster kids, into their homes. But we never stuck.
Ask AF: Health History
What should I ask my birth father about my birth family's medical history?
To Have and to Hold: Attachment Parenting
AF looks at a hands-on parenting style that's natural for our families.
A Forest of Family Trees
Inclusive assignments help your grade-schooler, as well as her classmates, learn about their lives and the world around them.
“Having ‘the Talk’ with My Black Son”
It's not easy to teach your child that people may fear him because of the color of his skin—but it's something parents through transracial adoption must do.
A Tale to Treasure
Follow these pointers to capture your child's adoption story in a personalized picture book.
What’s in a Name? For an Adopted Child, A Lot!
When a child joins a family with his own history, his own culture—his own name—parents may want to look beyond the pages of a baby names book.
“Writing, Then Re-Writing, Our ‘Dear Expectant Mother’ Letter”
What do you write when the merchandise on offer is your heart?
Ask AF: Limited Information About Birth Family
My 5-year-old has been asking a lot about her birth father recently, but I only have information about her birth mother.
Addressing Learning and Language Delays
Early assessment can make all the difference when a child has learning or language developmental delays.
Adoption Goes to Preschool
Sometimes, a behind-the-scenes talk with the teacher better serves your child than a class presentation.
Back to Work?
New adoptive parents have special concerns when it comes to child-care choices. Here's how to make an informed decision.
“The Blank Spaces” – Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Effects
I am angry at the price my son has to pay for his birth mother's decision to drink while pregnant — but I can't be angry at her.
Teens and Open Adoption
As teens seek independence, they rethink their relationships with all the adults in their lives — including birth parents.
What Is Life Like for Birth Mothers After Placement?
On Your Feet Foundation's national survey provides insight into birth mothers' emotional experiences after placement and what can help them heal.
“We Wanted to Adopt White Children”
I chose our route because I didn't feel comfortable adopting outside our race. Six bittersweet years of motherhood have taught me to look beyond appearances.
“Joining an African-American Church”
My wife and I were nervous the first Sunday we attended an African-American church. Would they welcome us? Would they stare? We should have had faith.
Adopting a Premature Infant
While they may appear fragile, premature infants are surprisingly resilient. Here's what you need to know about premature baby adoption and care.
Ask AF: What to Say in a Letter to Birth Parents
I send letters with pictures to my children’s birth parents via our adoption agencies.