Happy Weekend, friends! Do you have something lovely planned for yourself? We hope so. Perhaps it includes some of our favorite reads from around the web this week, a collection of inspiring and informative features all about the worlds of adoption, youth, and parenting. Take good care, and be well. This week on the […]
Read MoreIf you have recently placed your child for adoption, or are pregnant and considering adoption, know that this is a selfless and incredible decision to make. It’s an emotional journey, layered with ups and downs, and although it may be difficult at times, know that by staying open, honest, and true to yourself, you can […]
Read MoreWe hope you’re settling into Sunday with a nourishing day ahead. Enjoy these beautiful fall days, and some of our favorite reads from around the web this week. This week on the blog we discussed open adoption and the realistic expectations you should have. The Burke family’s unconditional love is emotional and inspiring. This family […]
Read MoreOpen adoption is the new norm. In fact, 95 percent of adoptions are now “open” in some form of the word, according to The Donaldson Adoption Institute. Open adoption means that birth parents and adoptive parents have some knowledge and information about one another. The birth parents know something about the adoptive parents and may […]
Read MoreHappy Labor Day weekend! It’s the last long weekend of the summer, and we hope you’re enjoying it and basking in the sunshine. Take some time for yourself, time for your family, and get some vitamin D. We’ve put together our favorite stories from around the web this week, so please enjoy! This week on […]
Read MoreOne of the biggest parental rights is the right to consent or object to the adoption of one’s child. Generally, adoption requires the consent of both parents, provided they meet certain requirements. To gain parental rights, including the right to object to adoption, biological fathers not married to the child’s mother must not only establish […]
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