I read an article this morning that just broke my heart. Okay, it didn’t break my heart. It angered me beyond anger. It pissed me off. It made me want to…well, I don’t know. I haven’t stayed abreast of all of the Haitian adoption/orphan stories because most of it, in my opinion,...

By: Laura Roe Stevens (View Profile at Divine Caroline) If you are considering exploring adoption, but the idea of calling an adoption agency seems terrifying—you’re not alone. Many people who adopt first found themselves in this window-shopping phase. “Calling an agency or a social worker seems...

Adoption entered our lives in a very personal way five years ago this month. Five years ago, my husband and I walked out of our RE’s office for the last time. He had handed us a huge packet of information, outlining the procedures he recommended to give us the best chance at reproducing. We had talked...

Though many are familiar with some basic details of adoption and foster care, it can be hard to find information on the typical foster adoption. The reason: there is no typical foster adoption. Every state has so many different regulations and every child will come with a different story to work through....

One year ago, this week, I got THE phone call. I had no idea this was the phone call that would change my life forever! My husband and I had started our foster care training and paperwork in June. We had the whole “hurry up and wait” thing going on! We rushed through to get all of our ducks in...

Every so often Adoptive Families magazine solicits comments for articles they have in the works. They recently sent out this request for a piece on naming adopted children: Choosing a Name: Naming your child is a complex decision for all parents–and for adoptive parents there may be even more...