Here are some adoption gift ideas for those in your life who are a part of the adoption or foster care triad - from adoptive parents and birth parents to adoptees; select from books and magazines to a beautiful necklace. These adoption gift ideas are surely to be a hit.
1. Adoption Jewelry
Image used with permission by manyheartsonebeat.com
I know we all get excited to see what or who made the top of any list, but these items are not in any order. These all are such beautiful products and I wanted things that could be customized for any adoption story or be for adoption in general.
I think it's also important to note that most of these shops send a portion of their proceeds to benefit orphans around the world.
2. Adoption Ornaments
Bren Wolfe Founder, JourneyToMe.com
Adoption ornaments make great adoption gifts. Select one of these adoption ornaments for your family. Some are generic and work for any adoption, others can be personalized for your adoption story. A few of these items give back to the adoption community with proceeds from the sale going back to different adoption organizations.
3. Adoption Apparel
Photo © Carrie Craft
Whether you're looking for a ute long sleeve tee with a hip adoption statement such as "Adoption Rocks" or a black t-shirt that bears the message, "Born in My Heart" written in Swarovski® crystals. Many people love to wear their thoughts on their shirts or hat for that matter. Find cute adoption apparel that would make awesome adoption gifts!
4. Many Hearts One Beat
Photo © Carrie Craft
ManyHeartsOneBeat is the creation of single, adoptive mother Lisa Jacuzzo. A variety of cute, unique adoption gifts are offered such as a plantable Arrival Day Spruce tree, embroidered, fleece throw blanket, and bumper stickers. Clothing, hats and tote bags are also available with adoption messages that range from: "Adopt - Because Every Child Deserves a Family," "Many Hearts One Beat," "Adoption - A Serendipitous Creation of Family," and "At Last, The Journey of Many Hearts Now Beat as One." There are even gift ideas for Dad!
5. Adoption Themed Books for Children or Adults
Raab Associates, Inc
Choose from a variety of books that have been already been reviewed to ease your purchase anxiety. Books for children or adults about foster care or adoption make great gifts for those working with or living as part of the adoption/foster care triad.
6. Handmade Gifts
Photo © Carrie Craft
Handmade gifts are truly gifts from the heart. So if you are wishing to create something unique for a loved one consider these ideas.
- Cute projects made from the hand and foot prints of your little one.
- More grown up ideas for the adult adoptee.
7. Magazines
Magazines would make a great gift. I enjoy the ones I've received. Here are a few options!- A variety of magazines for adoptive parents, foster parents, and other members of the triad.
- Cultural magazines would be a great idea for international or interracial families.
