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Supporting Adoptive Families During Transition: How Family and Friends Can Help Loved Ones Adjust After Adoption

In: Adoption (general)

By: Tricia Masenthin

Adoptive Families and the News Media: Tips for Sharing Adoption Stories With Reporters

In: Adoption (general)

By: Tricia Masenthin

Pros and Cons of Independent Adoptions: What Families Should Consider Before Adopting Without an Agency

In: Adoption (general)

By: Rebecca Ann Anderson

Independent Parental Placement Adoptions: The Basics of Adopting Without an Agency

In: Adoption (general)

By: Rebecca Ann Anderson

International Adoption Program Restrictions: Guidelines to Adopt an Infant or Older Child From a Foreign Country

In: International Adoption

By: Mia Carter

Gathering Birth Family Information for Adoptees: Suggested Questions Adoptive Parents Might Ask Birth Parents

In: Adoption (general)

By: Tricia Masenthin

What is in the Adoption Dossier for Ethiopia? Compiling Documents for the Ethiopian Adoption Process

In: International Adoption

By: Dianna Brodine

Preparing for an Adoption Home Study: How to Expedite the Administrative End of the Adoption Process

In: Adoption (general)

By: Rebecca Ann Anderson

An Overview of International Adoption from Korea: Korea’s Adoption Guidelines and Process

In: International Adoption

By: Dianna Brodine

An Overview of Kazakhstan International Adoption: Kazakhstan’s Adoption Guidelines and Process

In: International Adoption

By: Dianna Brodine

An Overview of Ethiopia International Adoption: Ethiopia’s Adoption Guidelines and Process

In: International Adoption

By: Dianna Brodine

An Overview of International Adoption From China: A Review of China’s Adoption Guidelines and Process

In: International Adoption

By: Dianna Brodine

How To Evaluate a Foster Child For Adoption: Guide to Reviewing Records of Waiting Children

In: Adoption (general)

By: Jo Ann Woodsum

How to Adopt a Foreign Child to Your Family: Consider Intercountry Adoption as a Choice for New Parents

In: International Adoption

By: Gregory Hitchcock

Grieving Infertility before Adoption: Potential Parents Should First Grieve Loss of Biological Child

In: Adoption (general)

By: Tricia Masenthin

Family Adopts Internationally: Two Ethiopian Children Become Part of an American Family

In: International Adoption

By: Jennifer Duffy

Multiple Placement in Foster Care: The Indicators and Effects of Disruption

In: Foster Parenting

By: Janelle Ray

Children in Foster Care: Youth Awaiting Adoption and Programs of Support

In: Foster Parenting

By: Janelle Ray

Adopting a Child with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: The Challenges Adoptive Parents Face when Raising a Child with FAS

In: Adoption (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Adoption Baby Shower Invitation: Easy Tips on Choosing Shower Invite for an Adopted Baby

In: Adoption (general)

By: Qing Gu

Adopting Kids with Developmental Disabilities: Challenges Faced by Adoptive Parents of Disabled Youth

In: Adoption (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Adopting an Older Child: The Trials and Triumphs of Tween and Teen Adoptions

In: Adoption (general)

By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Obtaining an Adoption Taxpayer ID Number: How to File a Tax Return without an Adoptee's Social Security Number

In: Adoption (general)

By: Tricia Masenthin

Celebrating Adoptees' Birthdays: Anniversary Marks Grief, Loss for Some Adopted Children and Adults

In: Adoption (general)

By: Tricia Masenthin

Domestic Adoption in Struggling Economy: Potential Parents Finding More Opportunities to Adopt

In: Adoption (general)

By: Tricia Masenthin

Respecting Adoptees' Privacy: Handling Personal Questions about a Child’s Adoption

In: Traditional Adoption

By: Tricia Masenthin

Honoring the Birth Mother: Dealing with Open Adoption in a Healthy Manner

In: Non-traditional Adoption

By: Dawn Ellis-Lopez

Tips on Writing Adoptive Parent Profiles: Creating a Family Resume for an Adoption Life Book

In: Traditional Adoption

By: Tricia Masenthin

Creating Parent Profiles for Adoption Life Books: The Family Resume beyond the Dear Birthmother Letter

In: Traditional Adoption

By: Tricia Masenthin

Emancipation from Foster Care: What Happens When Youth Age-Out?

In: Foster Parenting

By: Janelle Ray

Adopting a Special Needs Child: The Rewarding Experience of Raising a Child with Physical Challenges

In: Adoption (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

November is Adoption Awareness Month: Let Adoption Touch Your Life

In: Adoption (general)

By: Kimberley Powell

Adopting Through a Child Welfare Agency: The Mechanics of an Adoption of Children in the Custody of the State

In: Adoption Laws & Rights

By: Sean Keefer

Gays Make Good Parents: Homosexuals Fight To Adopt Children

In: Non-traditional Adoption

By: Ann Berkeley

The Hague Adoption Convention: New Procedures and How It Effects Parents Adopting Internationally

In: International Adoption

By: Crystal Killion

International Adoption from Russia: Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents

In: International Adoption

By: Crystal Killion

Embryo Adoption: A Third Party Reproductive Option for Infertile Couples

In: Non-traditional Adoption

By: Crystal Killion

FAS Symptoms & Diagnostic Criteria: Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Foster & Adopted Children

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Managing FAS Behaviors in Children: Parenting Foster & Adopted Kids with Alcohol-related Birth Defects

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Chinese Earthquake, U.S. Parents: China Disaster is Felt Close to Home in America

In: International Adoption

By: Pat Kardas

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Adoption: Adopting a Child with FAS or Alcohol-related Birth Defects

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Adoption Celebrations and Rituals: Introducing a Newly Adopted Child and Commemorating the Event

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Disrupting a Foster Care Placement: Why Disruptions Occur and What Foster Parents Should Consider First

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Alaska Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Alaska

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Adopting from Taiwan: China Alternative Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents

In: International Adoption

By: Crystal Killion

What Seasoned Foster Parents Know: Techniques for Effectively Parenting Foster Children

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Welcoming a New Foster Child: Tips to Help Foster Parents Prepare Their Home & Their Expectations

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Adopting from Ethiopia: Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents

In: International Adoption

By: Crystal Killion

Adopting from India: Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents

In: International Adoption

By: Crystal Killion

China's Adoption Criteria: An Overview of the Requirements for Adopting a Child from China

In: International Adoption

By: Crystal Killion

Helping Adopted Children Thrive: Tips for Transitioning Older Children into Their Adoptive Family

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Post-Adoption Depression: What New Adoptive Parents Should Know About PADS

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Arizona Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Arizona

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Creating an Adoption Lifebook: Instructions and Suggestions to Get You Started

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Lifebooks for Foster Children: The Benefits of a Lifebook, Important Things to Remember to Make One

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Adoption Lifebooks: Why Creating a Lifebook is so Important

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Arkansas Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Arkansas

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Choosing an Adoption Attorney: Tips for Selecting a Reputable Lawyer to Help You Adopt

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Alabama Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Alabama

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Choosing an Adoption Facilitator: Tips to Guide You in Selecting a Qualified and Reputable Coordinator

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

CASA Volunteers are Changing Lives: The Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Program

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Choosing an Adoption Agency: Why Use an Agency to Adopt and Tips to Guide You in Selecting One

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Foster Care Application: What Paperwork Is Required To Be a Foster Parent?

In: Foster Parenting

By: Christy Swift

Adoption Placement Coordinators: An Overview of the Three Most Common Ways to Arrange an Adoption

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Foster Parent Letters to the Judge: How to Write an Effective Report on Behalf of Your Foster Child

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

What is Legal Risk Adoption: Pre-Adoptive Children and the Risks

In: Foster Parenting

By: Maura Clegg

Considering an Open Adoption: Open Adoption Can be the Right Choice for Your Family

In: Adoption (general)

By: Maura Clegg

Kansas Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Kansas

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

The Financial Aspect of Adopting: Adoption Funding Ideas and Tips

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

The Emotional Aspect of Adopting: How to Determine if You are Psychologically Ready to Adopt

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Resolutions for Foster Parents: Life Changing New Year Resolutions Every Foster Parent Should Make

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Common Foster Child Behaviors: What the New Foster Parent Can Expect and How to Help

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Activity Ideas for Foster Children: Easy Tips for Keeping Foster Kids Busy During the Holidays

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

Holiday Stress in Foster Children: Strategies for Helping The Foster Child Cope with the Holidays

In: Foster Parenting

By: Crystal Killion

The Adoption Home Study: Tips for Completing this Important Step in the Adoption Process

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Children and Attachment: How Do Infants and Children Learn to Attach

In: Foster Parenting

By: Maura Clegg

Celebrate Adoption: November is National Adoption Month

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Foster Child Adoption 101: The Basics of Adding to Your Family Through the Foster Care System

In: Adoption (general)

By: Crystal Killion

Becoming a Foster Parent: Information on Requirements, Stipends, and Training

In: Foster Parenting

By: Feature Writer Denise Oliveri

Federal Adoption Assistance: Helping America's Neediest Children

In: Adoption Laws & Rights

By: Timothy P. O'Hanlon

What is RAD: What Does a Reactive Attachment Disorder Mean to My Family

In: Adoption (general)

By: Maura Clegg

Adoption Celebrations: Welcoming Your Child with an Adoption Ceremony

In: Adoption (general)

By: Margaret Morris

Private Adoption in the Sixties: A Comparison of Then and Now

In: Traditional Adoption

By: L. McBee

Foster Parenting in Connecticut: What You Need to Know About Fostering in this US state

In: Foster Parenting

By: Maura Clegg

Foster Parent vs Biological Parent: The Challenge of Dealing With An Angry Parent

In: Foster Parenting

By: Maura Clegg

Being a New Foster Parent: What to Expect Once You've Been Licensed to Foster Children

In: Foster Parenting

By: Maura Clegg

Becoming a Foster Parent: What is required for people offering foster care

In: Foster Parenting

By: Maura Clegg

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