Adoption
10 articles
International Adoption in 2025: What Has Changed and What to Expect
A current overview of international adoption in 2025 — which countries are open to U.S. families, what the process involves, and how the landscape has changed over the past decade.
Transracial Adoption: What Families Need to Know and Do
A thorough guide to transracial adoption — ethical considerations, the research on outcomes, the responsibilities of white parents raising children of color, and practical guidance.
Foster-to-Adopt: A Realistic Guide to Growing Your Family Through Foster Care
A clear-eyed guide to the foster-to-adopt pathway — how it works, what makes it different from private adoption, realistic timelines, and how to prepare emotionally and practically.
Kinship Care and Adoption: When Family Steps In to Raise Family
Explore kinship care and kinship adoption — how they work, licensing and financial support, the emotional dynamics, and how to navigate the child welfare system.
Domestic Infant Adoption: What Every Prospective Adoptive Family Should Know
A thorough guide to domestic infant adoption in the U.S. — agency vs. independent adoption, birth parent matching, legal timelines, and the emotional journey.
Foster-to-Adopt: What You Need to Know Before You Begin
A realistic, compassionate guide to the foster-to-adopt process — training requirements, matching, legal risks, and the unique rewards of this path to parenthood.
International Adoption: A Step-by-Step Guide for U.S. Families
Navigate the complex process of international adoption — Hague Convention requirements, country-specific rules, home studies, and bringing your child home.
Step-Parent Adoption: Process, Requirements, and What to Expect
A complete guide to step-parent adoption — eligibility requirements, consent of biological parents, home studies, legal process, and the emotional journey.
Embryo Adoption: A Complete Guide to Giving Donated Embryos a Chance
Everything you need to know about embryo adoption — how it works, legal considerations, costs, and how it differs from traditional adoption and IVF.
Open Adoption vs. Donor Conception: How They Compare for Families
Compare open adoption and donor conception across legal, emotional, and practical dimensions to help families understand both paths to parenthood.