After a few highly publicized cases where birth fathers contested adoptions, some states are taking a stand.
When Partners Become Parents
Gay adoption is on the rise. Here's what you need to know.
African-American Health Concerns: Sickle Cell Anemia
Our child is African-American. What should we know about sickle cell anemia?
Back to the Land: Planning a Rewarding Heritage Trip
Sometimes adopted children need to go back to their birthplaces to learn more about themselves.
“A Boy Like Him”
From the moment we met 27 years ago, our son knew exactly what he wanted: a family. He staked his claim on our hearts as only he could.
“Don’t Tell Anyone I Was Adopted”
The school year brings the realization that not every child has two sets of parents. Here's how to help your child cope.
“A Gift in the Mail”
Games of being found and reunion can comfort all children.
Ask the Open Adoption Expert: Reconnecting with Birth Mother
We haven't been in touch with our son's birth mother since he was a toddler. How should we reconnect with her?
“You’re Up, Dad”
The most terrifying part of adoption was having to prepare for two conflicting futures.
“Reaching Out for Her Dad”
I had expected to form an attachment slowly, but I was instantly smitten with my daughter. She was the one who came around in her own time.
“Choosing to Adopt Our Second Child”
When this 20-something, fertile couple decided to adopt a child, they shocked family and friends–and so did their daughter's birth mom.
“All Together Now”
For 15 years and counting, my adoptive-moms group has provided a vital source of support for me — and my daughter.
Ask AF: Renaming an Older Baby
Answers to your parenting questions.
View the Foster Adoption Webinar Replay
View the replay of a webinar with adoption attorneys Denise M. Bierly, Esq., and Bobbie L. Rabuck, Esq., to learn about the foster adoption process and adoption subsidies.
10 Expert-Devised, Baby-Approved Ways to Form a Loving Bond
Wondering how to bond with your new baby? Check out these 10 easy-peasy tips!
Whose Story Is It, Anyway?
Sharing information about your family gets trickier as your child grows older.
Adoptions by Same-Sex Couples Still on the Rise
The recent increase in gay and lesbian couples adopting in the U.S. explained.
Q&A with Maggie Jones About Adult Adoptees Who Move Back to South Korea
We spoke with Maggie Jones about her NYT article on the wave of adult adoptees who are moving back to South Korea—how she came to write this piece, and the overwhelming response she's received.
“You Are Me — A Letter to My Son”
After four years of infertility, I was finally ready to entertain alternatives to producing a mirror image.
“What We Wish We Had Known”
Looking back, I began the journey of adopting an older child somewhat naively. My daughter and I agree that these seven truths could have made our path to happy a little bit easier.