Every hopeful parent eagerly awaits the call from their social worker where they learn they have been selected by a prospective birth mother. But what happens when the situation doesn’t feel right? Here’s what it might feel like to receive this call and say, “No.”
How it Feels to Turn Down an Adoption Opportunity
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>How to Explain Your Adoption History on a Date
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Returning to “normal life” after placing your baby for adoption can be difficult, especially when it comes to dating. When is it time to share your adoption history, and how do you even start? Here are some things to consider.
How to Update Your Adoption Home Study
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Completing the adoption home study is one of the first big hurdles for hopeful adoptive families. But, it’s not quite over once your paperwork is signed.
How to Prepare Your Extended Family for Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>If you’re an adoptive parent, you may be anxious about how to tell your loved ones about your adoption plan. Find a few tips here.
Our ‘Love at First Sight’ Photo Contest Winners!
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Thanks to all who entered our Valentine’s Day photo contest! Find out who the winners are here.
How to Advocate for Adoption Benefits & Parental Leave
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>with their child. But what exactly are your rights when it comes to adoption benefits and parental leave? Learn more about advocating for yourself here.
How to Write a Letter to Your Birth Child
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Writing a letter to your child after placement is equal parts cathartic and terrifying. Finding the right words to express how you’re feeling can be daunting. If you’re unsure of how to convey how much your child means to you, learn more here.
How to Claim the 2019 Adoption Tax Credit
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Did you finalize an adoption in 2019? Don’t forget about the federal Adoption Tax Credit when filing this year! Learn the basics about this nonrefundable tax credit here.