Adoption

Are you considering adoption? Learn how to prepare for it, find support, learn about government funding, and more. When you're done, find some community on the adoption message board.

Preparing for Adoption Read these articles to see if adoption is right for you and your family. How Happy Are Adopted Children? Are You Ready for Adoption? Discussing Adoption with Your Family and Friends What You Need to Know About a Child You Might Adopt "Open" or "Closed" Adoption? The Climate of Adoption Support Groups and Agencies Find parent groups and agencies that can help make the road to adoption a little easier. Adoptive Parent Groups Cyberadoption: The Internet and Online Sources Finding an Adoption Agency State Government Adoption Agencies Adoption Facilitators Adoption Funding and Scams Find articles about government funding for adoption, and learn how to spot an adoption scam. How Much Does Adoption Cost? Government Funding for Adoption Common Adoption Scams Internet Adoption Scams Birthparents Read about the birthparents' rights and roles in adoption cases. When Birthparents Choose Adoption The Birthfather's Role in Adoption Adoption: Birthparent Rights Adoption: Meeting a Birthmother Birthmothers Who Change Their Minds About Adoption Adoption: When Problems Occur with Birthparents Adoptive Parents Read about the adoptive parents' rights and roles in adoption cases. Adoptive Parent Rights Adoption: What You Need to Know About Home Studies Adoption: Surviving Your Social Worker When You Are Turned Down as an Adoptive Parent Troubled or Transracial Children Find information on adopting a foreign, transracial, or special needs child. Adopting Kids with Special Needs Transracial Adoption Raising Your Adopted Child: Problems Troubled Adopted Children Should You Adopt Internationally? Adoption: Finding Your Child Abroad Adoption: Dealing with Genetic Differences Family Obstacles Read articles on how to handle adoption in difficult family situations. Adoption: Single with Children Gay and Lesbian Adopters Your Family's Reaction to Adoption Waiting for Your Adopted Child Prepare yourself while you wait for your adopted child with this helpful information. Prenatal Adoption Information Waiting for Your Adopted Child Adoption: Children Waiting in Foster Care Getting Ready for Your Adopted Child What is Readoption? Answering Questions About Your Adoption Introducing Your Adopted Transracial Child Disrupted Adoptions Explaining Adoption Learn what to say to your adopted child - at any age. Explaining Adoption to a Young Child Explaining Adoption to a School-Aged Child Explaining Adoption to a Teenager Explaining Adoption to a Child: Handling Sensitive Situations Searching for Birthparents Many adopted children are driven to search for their biological parents. These articles can help you and your child deal with fears and obstacles as you search. Adopted Adults Who Search for Their Birthparents Fears About Your Adopted Child's Search Adoption: Obtaining Birth Records Selected National Adoption Agencies State Public Adoption Agencies Articles One couple became a family when they adopted a little girl from China. Read about their experience. Adoption: One Couple's Story Expert Advice Read the experts' answers to parents' questions about adoption. "How do we tell our daughter that she's adopted?" "We have a four-year-old daughter and the chance to adopt again..." "I'm adopted, and my mother won't talk about it with me." "Our adopted son shows amazing learning abilities..." "My adopted brother is causing me problems." "Is it harmful for gay parents to adopt?" Poll At what age should you tell your child she was adopted? Adopted Truth Adoption Resources This book about adoption provides guidance and support. Talking with Young Children About Adoption