A newly organized listing, "Foster Care Basics," offers information and articles on fostering. Discover if you're ready to do foster care or how to keep your marriage on the ... Read More

While every school is different the same information is needed. Are there other things to consider in getting ready to start a new school? How do we go about preparing ... Read More

We have a new Search Angel for the Tampa Bay, Florida area. If this is an area of search for you, please contact Richard Levine. Good Luck in ... Read More

Catch some fast facts on these adopted athletes, some of whom have triumphed over great odds to be the best in their sport.

A great list of resources geared for the professional, but may be of interest to parents - adoptive, birth, and foster. Be sure to scroll down and see all ... Read More

The last one was so popular I decided to create another one! Did you know that many of our classic and contemporary stars are/were adoptive parents? I had ... Read More

An interesting news article about the importance of keeping culture alive in children adopted internationally. For ideas on keeping culture alive in your home read: Focusing on Culture.

Many states require that foster parents keep their foster children's medical information stored in each vehicle. A good idea for all parents! Now there is a neat rescue ... Read More

Looking for a fight with your spouse? Wanting to stress out and be a grouch? Here is a perfect list for you! Check out these top ten ... Read More

When I was trying to find some ideas for making my son's adoption announcements I had a very difficult time finding anything that wasn't covered with teddy bears or hearts. ... Read More

Recently there seems to be a lot in the news about Safe Haven Laws. One article asks the question - "Do they work?" Other articles in the news regarding Safe ... Read More

I know that the phrase "pop quiz" may be like nails on a chalk board hurling you back into high school, but this quiz is just for fun. I ... Read More

The United States Department of Health and Humane Services announced a new campaign today to encourage the adoption of children in foster care who are waiting for homes. There ... Read More

A wonderful site that includes information on family, parenting, health, development, and mental health. What a great resource for parents, both adoptive and foster!

There is an interesting and heart warming story in the news of sisters reuniting after 50 years! They were born 23 months apart, grew up 1,400 miles away from ... Read More

What are the reasons for and against placing a child for adoption? Are there resources available to help people parent their own children? What should expectant parents consider, or ... Read More

After the last update some more events poured in. Check them our here!

I can not imagine the chaos an unexpected pregnancy can bring into a family's life - then to add upon it the pain of the upcoming choices - parenting or ... Read More

Right now our forum members are sharing their stories - Birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees. In the thread entitled: "I Would Love to Hear Your Stories..." under ... Read More

We have a few new Angels to our group. Please welcome Joanie Liesenfelt-Millard from Colorado, Marlisa Leighn Gray from Texas, and Marge Smith from Ohio. I hope that ... Read More

Have an adoption/foster care event you want to advertise? Send the following details to adoption@about.com - State/country Meeting place Time What the event is about Cost of the event Support groups, trainings, informational meetings - ... Read More