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Apr 09, 2024

What to Expect When You Adopt an Infant: A Guide for New Parents

Whether you’re an adoptive parent or a biological parent, nothing quite tops the excitement of preparing to bring a newborn home. As an adoptive parent,...Read More What to Expect When You Adopt an Infant: A Guide for New Parents

Mar 26, 2024

4 Factors to Consider Before Adopting a Toddler

Nearly 400,000 children in the U.S. live in the foster care system, the youngest of whom are toddlers. Adding a child, especially a younger child, to...Read More 4 Factors to Consider Before Adopting a Toddler

Mar 18, 2024

What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Home Study Visit

Completing the home study paperwork can be a terrifying adventure – the list of tasks seems to go on forever and the questions are probing...Read More What to Expect When You’re Expecting a Home Study Visit

Mar 09, 2024

Can I Adopt My Niece? Exploring Your Options

Each year, it’s estimated that over 100,000 children are adopted in the United States. There are many different contexts surrounding adoptions. One of the common ones is...Read More Can I Adopt My Niece? Exploring Your Options

Mar 08, 2024

Some Things to Do While Waiting For Baby

We understand that the waiting process can be difficult, so here are some things to help- If you are on our waitlist, you are always...Read More Some Things to Do While Waiting For Baby

Mar 01, 2024

Understanding Adoption: A Journey

Adoption represents a complex journey that extends far beyond the legal process. Adoption is a commitment, a conscious and voluntary decision to transfer parental rights...Read More Understanding Adoption: A Journey

Feb 23, 2024

Suggestions for Creating an Adoptive Parent Profile Book

1. Be as authentic as you can be. In other words, your mom’s advice is still golden: be yourself. Perhaps you are representing the best...Read More Suggestions for Creating an Adoptive Parent Profile Book

Feb 09, 2024

Adoption Age Requirements: How Old Must You Be to Adopt a Child?

Finding a child to adopt in Florida is easy. According to the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), 9,046 children were awaiting adoption in...Read More Adoption Age Requirements: How Old Must You Be to Adopt a Child?

Feb 02, 2024

Preparing Your Home for an Adoption Home Study

The adoption home study process can be long and daunting. But by far what many hopeful adoptive parents stress about the most is the home...Read More Preparing Your Home for an Adoption Home Study