Latest Contributing Articles
Nov 15, 2009
Adopt a Child – Child Adoption Process: The Choices of Adopting
In: Adoption (general)
By: Emily Rogers
Aug 28, 2009
Supporting Adoptive Families During Transition: How Family and Friends Can Help Loved Ones Adjust After Adoption
In: Adoption (general)
By: Tricia Masenthin
Aug 21, 2009
Adoptive Families and the News Media: Tips for Sharing Adoption Stories With Reporters
In: Adoption (general)
By: Tricia Masenthin
Aug 15, 2009
Pros and Cons of Independent Adoptions: What Families Should Consider Before Adopting Without an Agency
In: Adoption (general)
By: Rebecca Ann Anderson
Aug 10, 2009
Independent Parental Placement Adoptions: The Basics of Adopting Without an Agency
In: Adoption (general)
By: Rebecca Ann Anderson
Jul 27, 2009
International Adoption Program Restrictions: Guidelines to Adopt an Infant or Older Child From a Foreign Country
In: International Adoption
By: Mia Carter
Jul 17, 2009
Gathering Birth Family Information for Adoptees: Suggested Questions Adoptive Parents Might Ask Birth Parents
In: Adoption (general)
By: Tricia Masenthin
Jul 14, 2009
What is in the Adoption Dossier for Ethiopia? Compiling Documents for the Ethiopian Adoption Process
In: International Adoption
By: Dianna Brodine
Jul 12, 2009
Preparing for an Adoption Home Study: How to Expedite the Administrative End of the Adoption Process
In: Adoption (general)
By: Rebecca Ann Anderson
Jul 8, 2009
An Overview of International Adoption from Korea: Korea’s Adoption Guidelines and Process
In: International Adoption
By: Dianna Brodine
Jul 6, 2009
An Overview of Kazakhstan International Adoption: Kazakhstan’s Adoption Guidelines and Process
In: International Adoption
By: Dianna Brodine
Jul 3, 2009
An Overview of Ethiopia International Adoption: Ethiopia’s Adoption Guidelines and Process
In: International Adoption
By: Dianna Brodine
Jul 2, 2009
An Overview of International Adoption From China: A Review of China’s Adoption Guidelines and Process
In: International Adoption
By: Dianna Brodine
Jun 17, 2009
How To Evaluate a Foster Child For Adoption: Guide to Reviewing Records of Waiting Children
In: Adoption (general)
By: Jo Ann Woodsum
Jun 13, 2009
How to Adopt a Foreign Child to Your Family: Consider Intercountry Adoption as a Choice for New Parents
In: International Adoption
By: Gregory Hitchcock
Jun 7, 2009
Grieving Infertility before Adoption: Potential Parents Should First Grieve Loss of Biological Child
In: Adoption (general)
By: Tricia Masenthin
Jun 2, 2009
Family Adopts Internationally: Two Ethiopian Children Become Part of an American Family
In: International Adoption
By: Jennifer Duffy
Jun 1, 2009
Multiple Placement in Foster Care: The Indicators and Effects of Disruption
In: Foster Parenting
By: Janelle Ray
May 11, 2009
Children in Foster Care: Youth Awaiting Adoption and Programs of Support
In: Foster Parenting
By: Janelle Ray
May 9, 2009
Adopting a Child with Prenatal Alcohol Exposure: The Challenges Adoptive Parents Face when Raising a Child with FAS
In: Adoption (general)
By: Kimberley Powell
Apr 26, 2009
Adoption Baby Shower Invitation: Easy Tips on Choosing Shower Invite for an Adopted Baby
In: Adoption (general)
By: Qing Gu
Apr 23, 2009
Adopting Kids with Developmental Disabilities: Challenges Faced by Adoptive Parents of Disabled Youth
In: Adoption (general)
By: Kimberley Powell
Feb 13, 2009
Adopting an Older Child: The Trials and Triumphs of Tween and Teen Adoptions
In: Adoption (general)
By: Denise Oliveri
Feb 11, 2009
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
Jan 30, 2009
Celebrating Adoptees' Birthdays: Anniversary Marks Grief, Loss for Some Adopted Children and Adults
In: Adoption (general)
By: Tricia Masenthin
Jan 22, 2009
Domestic Adoption in Struggling Economy: Potential Parents Finding More Opportunities to Adopt
In: Adoption (general)
By: Tricia Masenthin
Jan 15, 2009
Respecting Adoptees' Privacy: Handling Personal Questions about a Child’s Adoption
In: Traditional Adoption
By: Tricia Masenthin
Jan 13, 2009
Honoring the Birth Mother: Dealing with Open Adoption in a Healthy Manner
In: Non-traditional Adoption
By: Dawn Ellis-Lopez
Jan 8, 2009
Tips on Writing Adoptive Parent Profiles: Creating a Family Resume for an Adoption Life Book
In: Traditional Adoption
By: Tricia Masenthin
Jan 4, 2009
Creating Parent Profiles for Adoption Life Books: The Family Resume beyond the Dear Birthmother Letter
In: Traditional Adoption
By: Tricia Masenthin
Dec 15, 2008
Emancipation from Foster Care: What Happens When Youth Age-Out?
In: Foster Parenting
By: Janelle Ray
Nov 29, 2008
Adopting a Special Needs Child: The Rewarding Experience of Raising a Child with Physical Challenges
In: Adoption (general)
By: Kimberley Powell
Nov 29, 2008
November is Adoption Awareness Month: Let Adoption Touch Your Life
In: Adoption (general)
By: Kimberley Powell
Nov 2, 2008
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
Aug 26, 2008
Gays Make Good Parents: Homosexuals Fight To Adopt Children
In: Non-traditional Adoption
By: Ann Berkeley
Jul 21, 2008
The Hague Adoption Convention: New Procedures and How It Effects Parents Adopting Internationally
In: International Adoption
By: Crystal Killion
Jul 21, 2008
International Adoption from Russia: Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents
In: International Adoption
By: Crystal Killion
Jul 9, 2008
Embryo Adoption: A Third Party Reproductive Option for Infertile Couples
In: Non-traditional Adoption
By: Crystal Killion
Jul 1, 2008
FAS Symptoms & Diagnostic Criteria: Recognizing Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Foster & Adopted Children
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Jun 23, 2008
Managing FAS Behaviors in Children: Parenting Foster & Adopted Kids with Alcohol-related Birth Defects
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Jun 17, 2008
Chinese Earthquake, U.S. Parents: China Disaster is Felt Close to Home in America
In: International Adoption
By: Pat Kardas
Jun 16, 2008
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome & Adoption: Adopting a Child with FAS or Alcohol-related Birth Defects
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Jun 8, 2008
Adoption Celebrations and Rituals: Introducing a Newly Adopted Child and Commemorating the Event
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
May 31, 2008
Disrupting a Foster Care Placement: Why Disruptions Occur and What Foster Parents Should Consider First
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
May 23, 2008
Alaska Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Alaska
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
May 14, 2008
Adopting from Taiwan: China Alternative Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents
In: International Adoption
By: Crystal Killion
May 8, 2008
What Seasoned Foster Parents Know: Techniques for Effectively Parenting Foster Children
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
May 1, 2008
Welcoming a New Foster Child: Tips to Help Foster Parents Prepare Their Home & Their Expectations
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Apr 23, 2008
Adopting from Ethiopia: Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents
In: International Adoption
By: Crystal Killion
Apr 16, 2008
Adopting from India: Information and Requirements for Adoptive Parents
In: International Adoption
By: Crystal Killion
Apr 8, 2008
China's Adoption Criteria: An Overview of the Requirements for Adopting a Child from China
In: International Adoption
By: Crystal Killion
Mar 31, 2008
Helping Adopted Children Thrive: Tips for Transitioning Older Children into Their Adoptive Family
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Mar 24, 2008
Post-Adoption Depression: What New Adoptive Parents Should Know About PADS
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Mar 16, 2008
Arizona Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Arizona
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Mar 8, 2008
Creating an Adoption Lifebook: Instructions and Suggestions to Get You Started
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Mar 8, 2008
Lifebooks for Foster Children: The Benefits of a Lifebook, Important Things to Remember to Make One
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Feb 29, 2008
Adoption Lifebooks: Why Creating a Lifebook is so Important
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Feb 23, 2008
Arkansas Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Arkansas
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Feb 17, 2008
Choosing an Adoption Attorney: Tips for Selecting a Reputable Lawyer to Help You Adopt
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Feb 10, 2008
Alabama Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Alabama
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Feb 6, 2008
Choosing an Adoption Facilitator: Tips to Guide You in Selecting a Qualified and Reputable Coordinator
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Jan 27, 2008
CASA Volunteers are Changing Lives: The Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children Program
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Jan 27, 2008
Choosing an Adoption Agency: Why Use an Agency to Adopt and Tips to Guide You in Selecting One
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Jan 25, 2008
Foster Care Application: What Paperwork Is Required To Be a Foster Parent?
In: Foster Parenting
By: Christy Swift
Jan 22, 2008
Adoption Placement Coordinators: An Overview of the Three Most Common Ways to Arrange an Adoption
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Jan 14, 2008
Foster Parent Letters to the Judge: How to Write an Effective Report on Behalf of Your Foster Child
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Jan 9, 2008
What is Legal Risk Adoption: Pre-Adoptive Children and the Risks
In: Foster Parenting
By: Maura Clegg
Jan 8, 2008
Considering an Open Adoption: Open Adoption Can be the Right Choice for Your Family
In: Adoption (general)
By: Maura Clegg
Jan 8, 2008
Kansas Foster Care Regulations: How to Become a Foster Parent in the State of Kansas
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Jan 8, 2008
The Financial Aspect of Adopting: Adoption Funding Ideas and Tips
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Jan 7, 2008
The Emotional Aspect of Adopting: How to Determine if You are Psychologically Ready to Adopt
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Dec 14, 2007
Resolutions for Foster Parents: Life Changing New Year Resolutions Every Foster Parent Should Make
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Dec 10, 2007
Common Foster Child Behaviors: What the New Foster Parent Can Expect and How to Help
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Dec 10, 2007
Activity Ideas for Foster Children: Easy Tips for Keeping Foster Kids Busy During the Holidays
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Dec 3, 2007
Holiday Stress in Foster Children: Strategies for Helping The Foster Child Cope with the Holidays
In: Foster Parenting
By: Crystal Killion
Nov 27, 2007
The Adoption Home Study: Tips for Completing this Important Step in the Adoption Process
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Nov 22, 2007
Children and Attachment: How Do Infants and Children Learn to Attach
In: Foster Parenting
By: Maura Clegg
Nov 13, 2007
Celebrate Adoption: November is National Adoption Month
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Nov 8, 2007
Foster Child Adoption 101: The Basics of Adding to Your Family Through the Foster Care System
In: Adoption (general)
By: Crystal Killion
Oct 7, 2007
Becoming a Foster Parent: Information on Requirements, Stipends, and Training
In: Foster Parenting
By: Denise Oliveri
Sep 27, 2007
Federal Adoption Assistance: Helping America's Neediest Children
In: Adoption Laws & Rights
By: Timothy P. O'Hanlon
Jul 5, 2007
What is RAD: What Does a Reactive Attachment Disorder Mean to My Family
In: Adoption (general)
By: Maura Clegg
Jun 5, 2007
Adoption Celebrations: Welcoming Your Child with an Adoption Ceremony
In: Adoption (general)
By: Margaret Morris
Jun 5, 2007
Private Adoption in the Sixties: A Comparison of Then and Now
In: Traditional Adoption
By: L. McBee
Mar 25, 2007
Foster Parenting in Connecticut: What You Need to Know About Fostering in this US state
In: Foster Parenting
By: Maura Clegg
Mar 8, 2007
Foster Parent vs Biological Parent: The Challenge of Dealing With An Angry Parent
In: Foster Parenting
By: Maura Clegg
Feb 14, 2007
Being a New Foster Parent: What to Expect Once You've Been Licensed to Foster Children
In: Foster Parenting
By: Maura Clegg
Feb 12, 2007
Becoming a Foster Parent: What is required for people offering foster care
In: Foster Parenting
By: Maura Clegg
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