Proposed legislation in Florida would provide financial support to adoptive families that adopt children via the foster care system. On March 3rd, 201...
The Many Ways Families Are Created
A Judge’s recent ruling points to the fact that the definition of what constitutes a family is constantly changing. In a landmark case that was in t...
Iowa, Adoption Benefits, and Adoption Friendly Workplaces
Recent developments in Iowa are shedding light on the issue of adoption benefits for adoptive parents. This week, the Des Moines Register reported tha...
The Jewish Holiday of Purim Includes an Adoption Story
On Thursday, March 5, Jews around the world will celebrate the holiday of Purim commemorating their deliverance in the ancient Persian Empire after a ...
Improving Behavioral Health Outcomes for Adopted Youth and Their Families
A report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a helpful resource for adoptive families and adoption profession...
African and Caribbean American Culture Day 2015
Adoptive families and prospective adoptive families are invited to join us on Saturday, February 28th for what’s going to be an incredible celebrati...
Adoption Poetry
A lot of people that are touched by adoption find that reading (and in some cases, writing) adoption-focused poetry is a meaningful activity. Prospect...
What’s the Level of Risk in Adoption?
Dr. Kyle N. Weir offers an interesting perspective on the risks (or perceived risks) involved in adoption. One of our popular “Adopt and Inspire” ...
How Much To Say (Or Not Say)
Adoptive parents will sometimes struggle with how much information to share regarding their child’s adoption. Many adoptive parents that have adopte...
Understanding Adoptee Behavior
Guest Blogger Robert Allan Hafetz, MS/MFT, shares the third and final installment of a series of adoption-focused posts. The overwhelming number of ad...