July 06, 2015

Adoption News Roundup

We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend, filled with family time, outdoor adventures, fireworks, relaxation, and lots of celebration! We celebrated with family far and wide, and it was a truly great weekend.

So what happened in the adoption world while we were all celebrating?

This family took their daughter to the hospital she was adopted from so that they could help her fill in some of the gaps about her birth story. The support from the hospital is incredible, and it’s so inspiring to see how this family came together to support their daughter and give her as true a sense of her birth story as possible.

Are you stressed about adoption expenses? We promise, you are not the only one. This very helpful guide breaks down credits, benefits, subsidies and other resources all designed to help make adoption a bit more affordable.

Let this woman be very clear: she is a foster mom, not a saint.

There are a million things that adoptees likely want us all to know, but this list of ten is a pretty good start. For instance, how often do you think about all the ways in which adoption is difficult for adoptees? From identity issues to making sense of their story, this piece is powerful in its raw honesty.

Looking to get more involved in the foster care system? Here are five great ways to make a difference.

Brighten your day with this very inspiring story.

This amazing village plants 111 trees every time a girl is born! How incredible is that?

Parents: have you been arguing in front of your kids? Did you know that witnessing parents fighting actually impacts your child’s brain? A good reason to take that fight to another room.

“I placed my daughter for adoption, but I didn’t give her up.”

Something we all could use: the best tantrum tricks.