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Idaho Adoption Laws and Policies
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Oregon Adoption Laws and Policies
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Pennsylvania Adoption Laws and Policies
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Tennessee Adoption Laws and Policies
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Delaware Adoption Laws and Policies
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District of Columbia Adoption Laws and Policies
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Illinois Adoption Laws and Policies
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Maryland Adoption Laws and Policies
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New Jersey Adoption Laws and Policies
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Colorado Adoption Laws and Policies
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“Nursing Matthew”
Breastfeeding my baby has been one of the most challenging — and rewarding — things I’ve ever done.
AF’s Best Adoption Books
Here at AF, we’ve searched far and wide, through stacks of books, and into our memories, to pick the best titles for our AF Best Adoption Books list. We’ve found the best books for our kids, the best adoption memoirs, the best how-to guides—everything to inspire you, inform you, help you talk about adoption with your children, and enjoy.
Formula — What You Need to Know
With all the conflicting information on formula, it’s no wonder parents can get confused. Our adoption medicine expert is here to help.
“In the Beginning” — Part 1 of Foster Adoption Series
In part one of our family’s adoption odyssey, we make our way through our state’s Fost/Adopt program and find that things don’t always go according to plan. But sometimes, that’s for the best.
[Movie Review] Aging Out
A documentary on foster care depicts life without a safety net.
Celebrating Diversity: Great Reads Featuring Multiracial Families
Children’s books featuring kids and adults of diverse backgrounds and ethnicity serve two purposes: They show kids that families “come in all sizes and colors,” and they are self-affirming for children of multiracial families. Here are some of our favorites, age by age.
Accurate Adoption Language
Help journalists use language that conveys the fact that adoptive families are just like any other by passing along this suggested adoption stylebook.
Favorite Reads of 2013
Many new books with adoption storylines or themes were published in 2013. Here are your favorites, for parents and children, with our picks added to the list.
Letting Go: The Truth About Adoption Disruption
The decision to disrupt an adoption is agonizing. But if it’s been made, we must focus on the child’s best interests rather than on placing blame, say families and experts.