May is Foster Care Awareness month. What do you have planned? Does your agency do anything special? In the past we have received flowers, a mug, and ... Read More

When you get a call to participate in a meeting with several social workers, your new foster child, and his/her birth parents - it could cause a slight panic attack. ... Read More

We have welcomed several children into our home over the past 7 years. But, our daughter was always very young. I got to thinking about what we could ... Read More

When we were setting up our guest bedroom for our first foster care placement we were very lucky to have friends who offered to give us sheets, toys, and even ... Read More

The House of Representatives just passed a bill banning gay and lesbian foster parents. According to the Lesbian, Gay Rights Lobby of Texas (LGRL), "Representative Talton (R-Pasadena) bypassed the ... Read More

Mother's Day is almost here and it's time to think about what to get Mom. Would she like a handmade gift or something from the store? Whatever you ... Read More

Quick walk through on Ukraine adoptions. Learn the general requirements, travel times, waiting periods, and the basics of the international adoption process. I would also love to include some pictures with ... Read More

Yes, someone has stepped up to the plate to be a volunteer adoption search angel for the BC area of Canada. I hope that as time goes by we ... Read More

This week's Topic: The Waiting Child: How the Faith & Love of One Orphan Saved the Life of Another Airs Tuesday, April 12, 2005, 8am PT To Listen, visit www.LetsTalkAdoption.com Cindy Champnella’s ... Read More

I just read an article by someone putting down the idea of adoption reunions and how a child should only have one mother in his/her life. Here is part ... Read More

Birthmothers Day is the Saturday before Mother's Day. Some members of the adoption triad refuse to celebrate Birthmother's Day separate from the traditional Mother's Day. As one adoptee ... Read More

I took this question to our forum and received several ideas on what makes a great agency and what makes a not-so-great agency. Do you have anything to ... Read More

Fast and easy activities to promote bonding between you and your foster or adopted child. When reading through these 10 activities, only choose to do what is comfortable for ... Read More