Tag Archives: Domestic Adoption

A newly formed family walking down the street, after the parents successfully navigated realtionships with expectant mothers

“Waiting for a Girl Like You”

Kimberly Rex - September 2, 2015 - Real Adoption Stories, Surviving the Wait, The Process

“Waiting for a Girl Like You”

Kimberly Rex - September 2, 2015 - Real Adoption Stories, Surviving the Wait, The Process

A few years after marrying the man of my dreams, I was surprised to once again feel like an insecure single woman, willing the phone to ring.

A family formed through adoption in the United States

Adopting from the United States

Susan Caughman and Isolde Motley - August 29, 2015 - Adopting, Domestic

Basic facts about domestic adoption.

Register for the Adoption Costs Webinar on 9/24/15

View the Adoption Costs Webinar Replay

Editorial Team - August 24, 2015 - Adopting, Cost & Timing, Resources, Webinars

View the replay of the webinar “Adoption Costs,” with Denise M. Bierly, Esq., and Sue Orban to learn about domestic, foster, and international adoption costs and funding strategies.

Building Your Family – The Infertility and Adoption Guide

Editorial Team - August 17, 2015 - Adopting, Adoption Parenting Essentials, Resources

Ready to build your family? Get started today by learning about your options, then search our directories to find your agency or team of professionals.

Man and woman exploring different routes to adoption

International vs. Domestic vs. Foster Adoption – Fast Facts

Editorial Team - August 10, 2015 - Adopting, Decisions

Is adoption for you? Explore your options here.

Flying across the US to adopt requires knowledge of the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children

The Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children: What Parents Need to Know

Jeanne Tate - August 3, 2015 - Adopting, Domestic

by Jeanne T. Tate

“How I Handled Calls from Prospective Birth Mothers”

Barbara Herel - July 8, 2015 - Adopting, Domestic, Real Adoption Stories, Referrals & Matches, The Process

Our advertising was placed, our adoption profile was ready to go, and it was only a matter of time before our 800-line started ringing with calls from expectant mothers. Yikes! Mercifully, I was prepared, thanks to the expertise of my adoption attorney, adoption consultant, and other adoptive parents. Here’s what I learned:

A family formed through independent adoption

Understanding Independent Adoption

Mark T. McDermott, J.D. - July 7, 2015 - Adopting, Domestic

You’ll need an experienced attorney to guide you through the legal process.

Fast Facts: Adopting a Newborn in the U.S.

Editorial Team - July 6, 2015 - Adopting, Domestic

The annual number of infants adopted domestically (excluding foster and relative adoption) is estimated to be around 18,000 — far greater than the annual number of international adoptions. Moreover, the process of adopting a newborn in the United States can go more swiftly than you may imagine.