Adoption / Foster Care: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Child Called "It"
A book review on the bestseller by Dave Pelzer, "A Child Called 'It'". David Pelzer endured child abuse from his mother and recorded the happenings in the pages of "A Child Called 'It'"
A book review on the bestseller by Dave Pelzer, "A Child Called 'It'". David Pelzer endured child abuse from his mother and recorded the happenings in the pages of "A Child Called 'It'"
Gay & Lesbian Adoption Basics
Gay adoption information for those interested in expanding their families. More and more gay and lesbian families are looking to start families through adoption. Learn more about gay adoption.
Gay adoption information for those interested in expanding their families. More and more gay and lesbian families are looking to start families through adoption. Learn more about gay adoption.
How Many Gay Parents?
How many children are being raised in a homosexual family? Read up on this interesting gay adoption statistic.
How many children are being raised in a homosexual family? Read up on this interesting gay adoption statistic.
African American Hair Error 3
Using the right products on African American hair is very important. African American hair needs special care.
Using the right products on African American hair is very important. African American hair needs special care.
Adoption Poems
Several poems relating to the topic of adoption. Adoption poems written while waiting for a referral, for finalization, or about closed adoption records. Find an adoption poem to use for an adoption announcement.
Several poems relating to the topic of adoption. Adoption poems written while waiting for a referral, for finalization, or about closed adoption records. Find an adoption poem to use for an adoption announcement.
The Cost of Adoption
A break down of adoption cost by type of adoption. How much does a baby adoption cost? Learn the basics to adoption with this quick lesson in adoption costs.
A break down of adoption cost by type of adoption. How much does a baby adoption cost? Learn the basics to adoption with this quick lesson in adoption costs.
African American Hair Care
Learn how to care for African American hair. Simple black hair care tips and steps to caring for African American hair.
Learn how to care for African American hair. Simple black hair care tips and steps to caring for African American hair.
Handprint Turkey
Cute and fun turkey with handprint cutouts for tail feathers. A great Thanksgiving craft.
Cute and fun turkey with handprint cutouts for tail feathers. A great Thanksgiving craft.
Single Parent Adoption
More single woman are turning toward adoption as an option to bring children into their lives. Negative social stigma is just one of the challenges for those who choose single parent adoption.
More single woman are turning toward adoption as an option to bring children into their lives. Negative social stigma is just one of the challenges for those who choose single parent adoption.
All About Adoption Month
Everything you wanted to know about November's month long celebration that is National Adoption Month. Find calendar of events, ideas for celebrating, and the history of National Adoption Month as well as the Presidential Proclamation.
Everything you wanted to know about November's month long celebration that is National Adoption Month. Find calendar of events, ideas for celebrating, and the history of National Adoption Month as well as the Presidential Proclamation.
David Pelzer Quiz
How much do you know about David Pelzer, author of
How much do you know about David Pelzer, author of
Foster Care Basics
Foster care information on foster parenting, the needs of foster care children and state profiles on foster care agencies.
Foster care information on foster parenting, the needs of foster care children and state profiles on foster care agencies.
Ways to Help
If you are unable to do foster care at this time, what other ways can you help foster children? We have several ideas for you that will help foster children.
If you are unable to do foster care at this time, what other ways can you help foster children? We have several ideas for you that will help foster children.
The Lost Boy
The sequel to the bestseller, "A Child Called 'It'", Dave Pelzer continues on with his story chronically his journey through the foster care system. A book review on this part of his riveting life story.
The sequel to the bestseller, "A Child Called 'It'", Dave Pelzer continues on with his story chronically his journey through the foster care system. A book review on this part of his riveting life story.
Should I Do Foster Care?
Points to ponder while deciding on whether or not to be a foster parent. Information about Foster Care.
Points to ponder while deciding on whether or not to be a foster parent. Information about Foster Care.
What Is a Home Study?
What is an adoption home study? Why is it needed? What does an adoption home study include? Can I be better prepared for it?
What is an adoption home study? Why is it needed? What does an adoption home study include? Can I be better prepared for it?
Simple HandprintTurkey
Cute and fun turkey with handprint cutouts for tail feathers. A great Thanksgiving craft. This one is easily and quickly made.
Cute and fun turkey with handprint cutouts for tail feathers. A great Thanksgiving craft. This one is easily and quickly made.
Teasing and Gay Parents
Children being teased by peers, is this a good reason for being against gay adoption? Gay adoption issues, myths, and concerns.
Children being teased by peers, is this a good reason for being against gay adoption? Gay adoption issues, myths, and concerns.
Top Adoption Gifts
What would make a great adoption gift for someone who is an adoptive or foster parent? How about a birth parent? Try some of these ideas when needing the perfect adoption gift! Look for Mother's Day ideas here.
What would make a great adoption gift for someone who is an adoptive or foster parent? How about a birth parent? Try some of these ideas when needing the perfect adoption gift! Look for Mother's Day ideas here.
How Many People Are Gay?
What percentage of people are gay in the United States today? Gay adoption information, issues, myths, and concerns.
What percentage of people are gay in the United States today? Gay adoption information, issues, myths, and concerns.
Gay Adoption Issues
Gay couples looking to adopt face a number of challenges that married, heterosexual couples do not. Adoption laws in the United States remain a patchwork quilt when it comes to gay and lesbian adoption. It's important to know adoption law before contemplating a gay adoption.
Gay couples looking to adopt face a number of challenges that married, heterosexual couples do not. Adoption laws in the United States remain a patchwork quilt when it comes to gay and lesbian adoption. It's important to know adoption law before contemplating a gay adoption.
Before You Choose Adoption
When deciding whether adopting a baby or child is right, there are many questions to resolve. Consider these common issues before you answer the big one, is adoption right for you and your family?
When deciding whether adopting a baby or child is right, there are many questions to resolve. Consider these common issues before you answer the big one, is adoption right for you and your family?
adult adoption
Is it legal to adopt an adult? Who would choose such an option? How about foreign adults seeking to be adopted into the United States? Here are some reasons for an adult adoption and some reasons why some states are against them.
Is it legal to adopt an adult? Who would choose such an option? How about foreign adults seeking to be adopted into the United States? Here are some reasons for an adult adoption and some reasons why some states are against them.
What Is the Hague Convention?
What is the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption and how does it protect children? How does the Hague Convention affect the adoption process?
What is the Hague Convention on intercountry adoption and how does it protect children? How does the Hague Convention affect the adoption process?
Domestic or International
Deciding between an international adoption or a domestic adoption is a big decision. What are the pros and cons of an international adoption?
Deciding between an international adoption or a domestic adoption is a big decision. What are the pros and cons of an international adoption?
Dave Pelzer
Dave Pelzer endured years of child abuse and five different foster homes. Dave Pelzer grew up and become an accomplished author and a famous foster kid.
Dave Pelzer endured years of child abuse and five different foster homes. Dave Pelzer grew up and become an accomplished author and a famous foster kid.
Starting the Adoption Process
Before you take the first steps into the adoption process you may want to understand a bit of the adoption lingo that you will hear. What is an adoption homestudy? What is a dossier? How should I choose my adoption agency? There is a lot to consider when diving into the adoption process of an international or domestic adoption.
Before you take the first steps into the adoption process you may want to understand a bit of the adoption lingo that you will hear. What is an adoption homestudy? What is a dossier? How should I choose my adoption agency? There is a lot to consider when diving into the adoption process of an international or domestic adoption.
Affording the Cost of Adoption
One of the major reasons people don't pursue adoption is the cost of adoption, especially international adoption. Many every day people have added to their family through adoption without going flat broke. Here are a few ways to help with adoption costs
One of the major reasons people don't pursue adoption is the cost of adoption, especially international adoption. Many every day people have added to their family through adoption without going flat broke. Here are a few ways to help with adoption costs
4 Tips To Stop Bullying
Deb Capone is our newest guest author on About Adoption & Foster Care. She brings us a great article featuring tips to stop bullying at school. Bullying is an adoption issue due to the fact that experts find that common causes of bullying are rooted in diversity: racial differences, differences in family formation/structure, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, and religious differences. Many adoptions cross cultural and racial lines. Get great tips to stop bullying now.
Deb Capone is our newest guest author on About Adoption & Foster Care. She brings us a great article featuring tips to stop bullying at school. Bullying is an adoption issue due to the fact that experts find that common causes of bullying are rooted in diversity: racial differences, differences in family formation/structure, perceived sexual orientation, learning disabilities, and religious differences. Many adoptions cross cultural and racial lines. Get great tips to stop bullying now.
Children Raised to Be Gay?
Is homosexuality nature or nurture issue? Gay parenting issues, myths, and concerns.
Is homosexuality nature or nurture issue? Gay parenting issues, myths, and concerns.
Types for Gay Adoptions
What options are available for gay and lesbian adoptions? Learn about the different type of adoptions that can help build a gay family.
What options are available for gay and lesbian adoptions? Learn about the different type of adoptions that can help build a gay family.
Gay Adoption Case Brief
Case brief on homosexuals and adoption in Florida. Is Florida's law unconstitutional? A look at Florida, gay adoptions, and adoption law.
Case brief on homosexuals and adoption in Florida. Is Florida's law unconstitutional? A look at Florida, gay adoptions, and adoption law.
Child Abuse Risk Factors
What are the common causes or risk factors of child abuse? Why would anyone abuse his/her own child? Learn of the different factors that may lead to the abuse of a child.
What are the common causes or risk factors of child abuse? Why would anyone abuse his/her own child? Learn of the different factors that may lead to the abuse of a child.
Interracial Adoptions
Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision on an interracial adoption?
Is an interracial adoption for you and your family? What are some things to consider before making your final decision on an interracial adoption?
Confidential Intermediary
Adoption searches sometimes require the use of a Confidential Intermediary (CI). What is a CI?
Adoption searches sometimes require the use of a Confidential Intermediary (CI). What is a CI?
Double Handprint Turkey
Cute and fun turkey with double handprint cutouts for tail feathers featuring the thumbs as feet. A great Thanksgiving craft.
Cute and fun turkey with double handprint cutouts for tail feathers featuring the thumbs as feet. A great Thanksgiving craft.
How to Adopt a Foster Child
Many adoptive parents choose foster care adoption. This is a great way to help the thousands of children who wait in foster care for years. Learn the steps to a foster care adoption.
Many adoptive parents choose foster care adoption. This is a great way to help the thousands of children who wait in foster care for years. Learn the steps to a foster care adoption.
Adoption Search Angels
How to get started searching with an Adoption Search Angel. What to expect and not expect from Adoption Search Angels. Check to see if there is a free adoption search angel available in your area of search.
How to get started searching with an Adoption Search Angel. What to expect and not expect from Adoption Search Angels. Check to see if there is a free adoption search angel available in your area of search.
Adoption Jewelry
Top adoption jewelry can be found on-line for quick adoption gifts. These items make wonderful adoption gifts for the holidays or National Adoption Month.
Top adoption jewelry can be found on-line for quick adoption gifts. These items make wonderful adoption gifts for the holidays or National Adoption Month.
What Is a Search Angel?
How to become an Adoption Search Angel. What to expect and not expect from Adoption Search Angels. An available listing of Angels.
How to become an Adoption Search Angel. What to expect and not expect from Adoption Search Angels. An available listing of Angels.
Step Parent Adoption
Learn the basic steps to completing a step parent adoption. Contacting an adoption lawyer is a good first step as each State handles step parent adoptions differently.
Learn the basic steps to completing a step parent adoption. Contacting an adoption lawyer is a good first step as each State handles step parent adoptions differently.
Legal Issues for Gay Family
There are many legal issues that plague the gay and lesbian family. The first step before deciding on adding to your family is to know where gay adoption is legal. Are you wanting to know more about the legal issues facing your gay or lesbian family?
There are many legal issues that plague the gay and lesbian family. The first step before deciding on adding to your family is to know where gay adoption is legal. Are you wanting to know more about the legal issues facing your gay or lesbian family?
Why Choose Open Adoption?
An open adoption means an adoptive family and birth family keeping in contact for the benefit of a child. Contact in an open adoption can mean different things to different families as contact can range from letters and emails, to phone calls or regular visitation. While it can be a tricky arraignment an open adoption is often in the child's best interest. However there are pros and cons to choosing an open adoption.
An open adoption means an adoptive family and birth family keeping in contact for the benefit of a child. Contact in an open adoption can mean different things to different families as contact can range from letters and emails, to phone calls or regular visitation. While it can be a tricky arraignment an open adoption is often in the child's best interest. However there are pros and cons to choosing an open adoption.
Love Languages
Learn more about the book, The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Utilizing the five love languages may be a wonderful way to build attachment and bonding within your newly adoptive or foster family.
Learn more about the book, The Five Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Utilizing the five love languages may be a wonderful way to build attachment and bonding within your newly adoptive or foster family.
Unnatural Lifestyle
Growing up in a homosexual family will ultimately cause problems for the child...right? Gay adoption issues and myths.
Growing up in a homosexual family will ultimately cause problems for the child...right? Gay adoption issues and myths.
Homosexuals and Molestation
When it comes to adoption and homosexuals, this question haunts many, but what are the facts? Gay adoption issues and myths addressed in a series of FAQ's.
When it comes to adoption and homosexuals, this question haunts many, but what are the facts? Gay adoption issues and myths addressed in a series of FAQ's.
Gay Family
There is a lot to think about before adding to your family. When considering adoption for a gay family, there seems to be even more decisions to make and options to keep in mind. A gay prospective adoptive parent must not only work through the adoption process, but also know what choices are available in their state or country regarding adding to a gay family through adoption.
There is a lot to think about before adding to your family. When considering adoption for a gay family, there seems to be even more decisions to make and options to keep in mind. A gay prospective adoptive parent must not only work through the adoption process, but also know what choices are available in their state or country regarding adding to a gay family through adoption.
Who Can Foster?
Who can be a foster parent? It's open to almost everyone. Foster parents are needed all over the world. Are you ready to be a foster parent and help a foster child?
Who can be a foster parent? It's open to almost everyone. Foster parents are needed all over the world. Are you ready to be a foster parent and help a foster child?
National Adoption Day
National Adoption Day is when thousands of adoptions are finalized across the country. Learn more about National Adoption Day.
National Adoption Day is when thousands of adoptions are finalized across the country. Learn more about National Adoption Day.
5 Minute Bonding
Fast and easy activities to promote bonding between you and your foster or adopted child.
Fast and easy activities to promote bonding between you and your foster or adopted child.
All About Dave Pelzer
A page full of Dave Pelzer information and links to some book reviews on his work. Dave Pelzer endured child abuse from his mother.
A page full of Dave Pelzer information and links to some book reviews on his work. Dave Pelzer endured child abuse from his mother.
Marilyn Monroe
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe is a famous foster child? Marilyn Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster care and orphanages.
Did you know that Marilyn Monroe is a famous foster child? Marilyn Monroe spent most of her childhood in foster care and orphanages.
Foster Care Subsidy
What are foster care subsidies? What does the money go for and where does it come from? How should a foster care subsidy be used?
What are foster care subsidies? What does the money go for and where does it come from? How should a foster care subsidy be used?
U.S. Search Angel Listing
A listing of the About.com Adoption Search Angels. Adoption Search Angels help find members of family separated by adoption. Find a volunteer to help you with your adoption search.
A listing of the About.com Adoption Search Angels. Adoption Search Angels help find members of family separated by adoption. Find a volunteer to help you with your adoption search.
Adoption Ornaments
Adoption ornaments make great adoption gifts. Select one of these fine adoption ornaments that work with any adoption, or personalize for your adoption story.
Adoption ornaments make great adoption gifts. Select one of these fine adoption ornaments that work with any adoption, or personalize for your adoption story.
Grief and Loss in Children
Children in adoption or foster care, experience the grief and loss of their birth families and much more. Learn more about the grief and loss of foster or adopted children.
Children in adoption or foster care, experience the grief and loss of their birth families and much more. Learn more about the grief and loss of foster or adopted children.
Making the Decision
Deciding to become a parent is a huge decision. Is adoption a good way for you to become a parent? Who should choose adoption? Should you adopt a baby internationally or Domestically? There are many questions to consider and choices to make in the world of adoption.
Deciding to become a parent is a huge decision. Is adoption a good way for you to become a parent? Who should choose adoption? Should you adopt a baby internationally or Domestically? There are many questions to consider and choices to make in the world of adoption.
What Is an Adoption Subsidy?
What is an adoption subsidy? How is it determined if a child qualifies for an adoption subsidy?
What is an adoption subsidy? How is it determined if a child qualifies for an adoption subsidy?
Domestic Adoption Costs
The costs involved with a domestic adoptions.
The costs involved with a domestic adoptions.
Prepare for Foster Care
So, you're thinking about becoming a foster parent, but don't know if you are ready? Plan for a future of doing foster care with these 10 easy steps.
So, you're thinking about becoming a foster parent, but don't know if you are ready? Plan for a future of doing foster care with these 10 easy steps.
Questions About Foster Child
When a foster parent gets a call to take in a new foster child, it can be a bit overwhelming. Foster parents know they should ask certain questions, but they seem to leave our minds. Here are a list of basic questions that foster parents can ask social workers when they get a call about a foster child being placed in their home.
When a foster parent gets a call to take in a new foster child, it can be a bit overwhelming. Foster parents know they should ask certain questions, but they seem to leave our minds. Here are a list of basic questions that foster parents can ask social workers when they get a call about a foster child being placed in their home.
How to Become a Foster Parent
While each state is different in the trainings offered and requirements mandated for foster homes, the starting point is basic enough that we can come up with a quick list of steps to take toward becoming a foster parent.
While each state is different in the trainings offered and requirements mandated for foster homes, the starting point is basic enough that we can come up with a quick list of steps to take toward becoming a foster parent.
Baby or Older Child Adoption
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a baby adoption versus an older child adoption. Is just not about the cute babies that are available for adoption, some prefer the older child adoption. Learn why.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a baby adoption versus an older child adoption. Is just not about the cute babies that are available for adoption, some prefer the older child adoption. Learn why.
Famous Foster Kids
Did you know that many famous and successful people were once foster children? Find out who here!
Did you know that many famous and successful people were once foster children? Find out who here!
Kentucky Foster Care
Learn more about foster care in Kentucky. Every state needs more foster care homes.
Learn more about foster care in Kentucky. Every state needs more foster care homes.
Russia Changing Adoptions
Current problems with Russian adoptions fueled by the recent murders of adopted Russian children and changes in international adoption procedures. The Russian government is now rethinking the whole Russian adoption process and has temporarily shut down adoptions from American adoption agencies.
Current problems with Russian adoptions fueled by the recent murders of adopted Russian children and changes in international adoption procedures. The Russian government is now rethinking the whole Russian adoption process and has temporarily shut down adoptions from American adoption agencies.
African American Hair Blues
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the summer. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the summer. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
Adoption Grants and Loans
Adoption grants and adoption loans may help more families cover the cost of adoption. With the help of adoption grants and adoption loans, more children may find forever families.
Adoption grants and adoption loans may help more families cover the cost of adoption. With the help of adoption grants and adoption loans, more children may find forever families.
National Adoption Month
Fun ways to celebrate your adoption story this National Adoption Month. 30 days of ideas for you and your family's National Adoption Month celebration.
Fun ways to celebrate your adoption story this National Adoption Month. 30 days of ideas for you and your family's National Adoption Month celebration.
Domestic Public Agency
A breakdown of the different costs associated with adoption.
A breakdown of the different costs associated with adoption.
Foster Parent Challenges
I have stated that being a foster parent can be challenging but I have neglected to outline how foster parenting is challenging. I have started a list on what a few of the challenges are to aid others in making the decision on whether to be a foster parent or not.
I have stated that being a foster parent can be challenging but I have neglected to outline how foster parenting is challenging. I have started a list on what a few of the challenges are to aid others in making the decision on whether to be a foster parent or not.
National Ban on Gay Fostering
How Many Children Would Be Displaced and How Much Money Lost if National Ban on Gay Foster Parents? Gay parenting myths, issues, and concerns.
How Many Children Would Be Displaced and How Much Money Lost if National Ban on Gay Foster Parents? Gay parenting myths, issues, and concerns.
Getting Started
An article about adoption and the decision making process. Adopting a child is a huge step. Get information that you need to formulate your adoption questions and gain answers.
An article about adoption and the decision making process. Adopting a child is a huge step. Get information that you need to formulate your adoption questions and gain answers.
The Father Connection
The About.com Adoption forum share their thoughts on fathers and the importance of a father son relationship as well as a father daughter relationship. These are the words from forum members regarding birth, adoptive, and step fathers and their relationships.
The About.com Adoption forum share their thoughts on fathers and the importance of a father son relationship as well as a father daughter relationship. These are the words from forum members regarding birth, adoptive, and step fathers and their relationships.
Adoption Law by State
United State adoption law for the adoption of children as well as adoption search. Find the adoption law for your state.
United State adoption law for the adoption of children as well as adoption search. Find the adoption law for your state.
Tangled Heart Necklace
A beautiful necklace that would make a great gift for any member of the adoption triad. The net proceeds go to a charity that supports children who age out of the foster care system. The fund is administered by the Orphan Foundation of America (OFA).
A beautiful necklace that would make a great gift for any member of the adoption triad. The net proceeds go to a charity that supports children who age out of the foster care system. The fund is administered by the Orphan Foundation of America (OFA).
All About Adoption Search
The basics of adoption search in one place. From DNA testing to adoption search angels, there is more than one way to accomplish an adoption search.
The basics of adoption search in one place. From DNA testing to adoption search angels, there is more than one way to accomplish an adoption search.
What Is the ISRR?
What is the International Soundex Reunion Registry or ISRR and how can it assist you in your adoption search? Learn about RegDay and how to register with the International Soundex Reunion Registry or the ISRR.
What is the International Soundex Reunion Registry or ISRR and how can it assist you in your adoption search? Learn about RegDay and how to register with the International Soundex Reunion Registry or the ISRR.
Can Gay People Foster?
Can Gay and Lesbians Become Foster Parents? More gay parenting myths, issues, and concerns.
Can Gay and Lesbians Become Foster Parents? More gay parenting myths, issues, and concerns.
Statistics
How many children were in foster care in the US?
How many children were in foster care in the US?
Adoption an Option?
What are the reasons for and against placing a child for adoption? What are the pros and cons to adoption? Are there resources available to help an expectant mother parent her own child? Things to think about for both the expectant/unwed mother and expectant/unwed father.
What are the reasons for and against placing a child for adoption? What are the pros and cons to adoption? Are there resources available to help an expectant mother parent her own child? Things to think about for both the expectant/unwed mother and expectant/unwed father.
Winter African American Hair
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the winter. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
Mahisha Dellinger, founder of Curls, gives basic steps to great looking African American Hair during the winter. Learn quick tips to healthy African American Hair.
International Adoption
What are the first steps to beginning an international adoption? What paperwork do you need? Learn the basic steps to proceed with an international adoption from a non-Hague Convention country.
What are the first steps to beginning an international adoption? What paperwork do you need? Learn the basic steps to proceed with an international adoption from a non-Hague Convention country.
Russian Murder Cases
There have been 12 cases of adopted children from Russia being murdered by their adoptive parents. Here are the quick facts on these chilling cases.
There have been 12 cases of adopted children from Russia being murdered by their adoptive parents. Here are the quick facts on these chilling cases.
History of Open Adoption
Catch a quick informative glimpse of open adoption in this short article by Lucille Carroll, guest author. Open adoption is not a new concept.
Catch a quick informative glimpse of open adoption in this short article by Lucille Carroll, guest author. Open adoption is not a new concept.
Until Forever
Adoption poem by adoptive parent, Tom Fisher. Adoption Poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Adoption poem by adoptive parent, Tom Fisher. Adoption Poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Over Shampooing
African American hair care tip, do not over shampoo. African American hair needs special hair care.
African American hair care tip, do not over shampoo. African American hair needs special hair care.
Famous Foster Kids Quiz
A fun quiz to test your knowledge of famous foster kids.
A fun quiz to test your knowledge of famous foster kids.
Ponytails & AA Hair Care
Pig tails or ponytails are cute, but can cause damage to African American Hair. Learn a few quick tips to keep your child's african american hair looking great.
Pig tails or ponytails are cute, but can cause damage to African American Hair. Learn a few quick tips to keep your child's african american hair looking great.
Kara's Adoption Reunion
Adoption reunions are not always a happy time. Sometimes birth family doesn't want to meet the adoptee. Sometimes an adoptee has no where else to turn.
Adoption reunions are not always a happy time. Sometimes birth family doesn't want to meet the adoptee. Sometimes an adoptee has no where else to turn.
Hague Adoption Countries
The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is for the well being of all members of the adoption triad. There are several member and non-member countries of the Hague Conference are members of the Convention.
The Hague Convention on Intercountry Adoption is for the well being of all members of the adoption triad. There are several member and non-member countries of the Hague Conference are members of the Convention.
Answering Questions
It's important that we teach our foster or adoptive child how to answer questions that school children can ask about being adopted or in foster care. It's also important for the kids to know how to keep things private and not to tell too much information at school. Prepare for back to school with the use of cover stories and knowing how to answer the hard questions that some school children can ask.
It's important that we teach our foster or adoptive child how to answer questions that school children can ask about being adopted or in foster care. It's also important for the kids to know how to keep things private and not to tell too much information at school. Prepare for back to school with the use of cover stories and knowing how to answer the hard questions that some school children can ask.
Setting Up a Bedroom
Being prepared for foster parenting is very important. Find a listing of basic clothing, bedding, hygiene products, and toys for setting up a room for an older child adoption or foster care placement. Learn how to prepare for foster parenting or adoptive parenting.
Being prepared for foster parenting is very important. Find a listing of basic clothing, bedding, hygiene products, and toys for setting up a room for an older child adoption or foster care placement. Learn how to prepare for foster parenting or adoptive parenting.
Non-identifying Information
Non-identifying information - a definition.
Non-identifying information - a definition.
Adoption Search Angel
Adoption Search Volunteer willing to work with adoptees and their birth families for family reunions. Adoption searches may be made easier with an adoption search angel.
Adoption Search Volunteer willing to work with adoptees and their birth families for family reunions. Adoption searches may be made easier with an adoption search angel.
Barriers to Gay Adoption
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute released its latest study September 2008, which offers recommendations to increase the number of prospective adoptive parents for children in foster care by welcoming gays and lesbians.
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute released its latest study September 2008, which offers recommendations to increase the number of prospective adoptive parents for children in foster care by welcoming gays and lesbians.
A Mother's Love
Adoption Poem by Tom Fisher, adoptive parent. Adoption poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Adoption Poem by Tom Fisher, adoptive parent. Adoption poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Unwed Fathers
Legal information and how-to's for fathers to preserve their father's rights to be either a part of the adoption process or parent their child. Learn more about protecting a father's right to be a part of the adoption process.
Legal information and how-to's for fathers to preserve their father's rights to be either a part of the adoption process or parent their child. Learn more about protecting a father's right to be a part of the adoption process.
Ohio
Fostering in the State of Ohio.
Fostering in the State of Ohio.
What to Look for in an Agency
What should you look for in good adoption agencies? What things should you look out for? Read the experiences of birth and adoptive parents who have worked with both good and bad adoption agencies.
What should you look for in good adoption agencies? What things should you look out for? Read the experiences of birth and adoptive parents who have worked with both good and bad adoption agencies.
Angelina Jolie
Information on famous adoptive parent, Angelina Jolie. Not only is she a popular film star, but a humanitarian who does good work across the globe to help make life better for children. Angelina Jolie is also in a relationship with Brad Pitt, they have a child together.
Information on famous adoptive parent, Angelina Jolie. Not only is she a popular film star, but a humanitarian who does good work across the globe to help make life better for children. Angelina Jolie is also in a relationship with Brad Pitt, they have a child together.
History of Adoption Month
Why do we celebrate National Adoption Month? How did it get started?
Why do we celebrate National Adoption Month? How did it get started?
Home Study FAQ's
What are the most common questions asked about adoption home studies? How can you prepare for your adoption home study?
What are the most common questions asked about adoption home studies? How can you prepare for your adoption home study?
Birth Parent Adoption Reunion
What are some things to consider before embarking on an adoption reunion? I asked our adoption forum for some ideas on adoption reunion and this is what they had to say.
What are some things to consider before embarking on an adoption reunion? I asked our adoption forum for some ideas on adoption reunion and this is what they had to say.
Do's and Don'ts for Grown-Ups
An excerpt from the book, "Cross-Cultural Adoption." What are some do's and don'ts for adults who work with or who are related to newly formed families through international adoption? Get a glimpse into a great book here.
An excerpt from the book, "Cross-Cultural Adoption." What are some do's and don'ts for adults who work with or who are related to newly formed families through international adoption? Get a glimpse into a great book here.
Movie Review: I Am Sam
"I Am Sam" is a wonderful movie for any foster family to see. It gives an excellent example of two families working together for the good of a child.
"I Am Sam" is a wonderful movie for any foster family to see. It gives an excellent example of two families working together for the good of a child.
Destroying a Marriage
Foster care is stressful and can hurt a marriage if we don't do our best to be good partners in fostering. A tongue-in-cheek top ten list for all foster parents.
Foster care is stressful and can hurt a marriage if we don't do our best to be good partners in fostering. A tongue-in-cheek top ten list for all foster parents.
Because of Winn-Dixie
"Because of Winn-Dixie" is a wonderful story about a little girl who is growing up without a mother. The child meets a stray dog who happens to have a heart touching smile and a knack for meeting people. Learn more about "Because of Winn-Dixie" and if it's an appropriate read for foster or adopted children.
"Because of Winn-Dixie" is a wonderful story about a little girl who is growing up without a mother. The child meets a stray dog who happens to have a heart touching smile and a knack for meeting people. Learn more about "Because of Winn-Dixie" and if it's an appropriate read for foster or adopted children.
Adopting From China
Who are the waiting children of China? Find out more about China adoptions and the waiting children of China with special needs.
Who are the waiting children of China? Find out more about China adoptions and the waiting children of China with special needs.
Georgia Foster Care
Locate a state foster care agency in Georgia and learn more about family foster care.
Locate a state foster care agency in Georgia and learn more about family foster care.
Respite Care
Sometimes foster parents just need a break and respite can be a great option. Find tips on how to prepare for respite weekends for foster children.
Sometimes foster parents just need a break and respite can be a great option. Find tips on how to prepare for respite weekends for foster children.
A Proclamation
President of the United States,Barack Obama, proclaims November of as National Adoption Month. Read the latest presidential proclamation here of Barack Obama making November National Adoption Month.
President of the United States,Barack Obama, proclaims November of as National Adoption Month. Read the latest presidential proclamation here of Barack Obama making November National Adoption Month.
I Dream of You
Beautiful adoption poem by Tom Fisher about a birth parent's love. Adoption poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Beautiful adoption poem by Tom Fisher about a birth parent's love. Adoption poems can be very healing for members of the adoption triad.
Putative Father Registries
Listing and information regarding putative father registries in the United States. Locate your state to see what the law says about putative father registries in your area.
Listing and information regarding putative father registries in the United States. Locate your state to see what the law says about putative father registries in your area.
Tennessee Foster Care
Learn more about foster care in Tennessee. Every state needs more foster care homes.
Learn more about foster care in Tennessee. Every state needs more foster care homes.
Gay Foster Parents
How Many Foster Children Are Living with Lesbian or Gay Foster Parents? More gay parenting statistics.
How Many Foster Children Are Living with Lesbian or Gay Foster Parents? More gay parenting statistics.
South Carolina
Fostering in the State of South Carolina. Learn more about the foster care system in South Carolina.
Fostering in the State of South Carolina. Learn more about the foster care system in South Carolina.
What Is a CASA?
CASA volunteers or court appointed special advocates, speak out for children. These volunteers are everyday citizens who take time to advocate for children in court.
CASA volunteers or court appointed special advocates, speak out for children. These volunteers are everyday citizens who take time to advocate for children in court.
Fostering Printable Worksheets
A large part of foster care is maintaining records and documentation. Keep track of foster care records with these printable worksheets and create your own record keeping system with a binder for each foster child and a set of printable worksheets.
A large part of foster care is maintaining records and documentation. Keep track of foster care records with these printable worksheets and create your own record keeping system with a binder for each foster child and a set of printable worksheets.
Foster Parent Class 4
Great foster parents know that being great means utilizing different child discipline techniques to manage challenging behaviors. Learn more about being a great foster parent and how to best help foster children with their behaviors through child discipline.
Great foster parents know that being great means utilizing different child discipline techniques to manage challenging behaviors. Learn more about being a great foster parent and how to best help foster children with their behaviors through child discipline.
Adoption Reunion for Adoptees
What are some things to consider before embarking on an adoption reunion? I asked our adoption forum for some ideas on adoption reunion and this is what they had to say.
What are some things to consider before embarking on an adoption reunion? I asked our adoption forum for some ideas on adoption reunion and this is what they had to say.
Seeking Custody Again
Can a parent whose rights were terminated seek custody if the child hasn't been adopted yet? An Ohio court examines the limits of terminated parental rights.
Can a parent whose rights were terminated seek custody if the child hasn't been adopted yet? An Ohio court examines the limits of terminated parental rights.
Free Adoption Search
Find an Adoption Search Angel in your geographical search area. Then email the free Adoption Search Angel all the information you have found on your birth family to begin your adoption search.
Find an Adoption Search Angel in your geographical search area. Then email the free Adoption Search Angel all the information you have found on your birth family to begin your adoption search.
Ways to Help Children Grieve
We may feel helpless when our children are grieving a loss. Here are different ways to help our foster or adopted children with grieving.
We may feel helpless when our children are grieving a loss. Here are different ways to help our foster or adopted children with grieving.
Adoption / Foster Care - Articles
An index of articles for the Adoption / Foster Care guide site.
An index of articles for the Adoption / Foster Care guide site.
Handmade Gifts for Parents
Handmade gifts for birth parents in a foster or adoptive situation.
Handmade gifts for birth parents in a foster or adoptive situation.
A Birth Mother's Story
This is the story of one birth mother making the most difficult decision of her life; to place her infant in an open adoption. Here she shares her struggles and emotions that she went through, and still goes through as a birthmother in an open adoption situation.
This is the story of one birth mother making the most difficult decision of her life; to place her infant in an open adoption. Here she shares her struggles and emotions that she went through, and still goes through as a birthmother in an open adoption situation.
Lifebook
A wonderful book that tells how to make a lifebook for the foster or adopted child. Includes how to word delicate life stories, what information to include, and how to include the child in the lifebook process.
A wonderful book that tells how to make a lifebook for the foster or adopted child. Includes how to word delicate life stories, what information to include, and how to include the child in the lifebook process.
Why Foster Care System?
There are several hundred thousand children within the foster care system in the United States alone. Sadly, many homes have more than one of the following issues and a child enters the foster care system for numerous reasons.
There are several hundred thousand children within the foster care system in the United States alone. Sadly, many homes have more than one of the following issues and a child enters the foster care system for numerous reasons.
Florida Foster Care
Locate a state foster care agency in Florida and learn more about family foster care.
Locate a state foster care agency in Florida and learn more about family foster care.
Adoption Poem Angels Working
An adoption poem for children, submitted by an adoptive parent. Adoption poetry is one way many members of the adoption triad work through feelings and emotions that often accompany the subject of adoption and foster care.
An adoption poem for children, submitted by an adoptive parent. Adoption poetry is one way many members of the adoption triad work through feelings and emotions that often accompany the subject of adoption and foster care.
Landmark Cases in Adoption Law
Eleven different court cases that have changed adoption law over the years. The following are the most persuasive adoption law cases that have affected courts across the nation.
Eleven different court cases that have changed adoption law over the years. The following are the most persuasive adoption law cases that have affected courts across the nation.
Adoptive Parent Blogs
Top 10 adoptive parent blogs. Whether adopting internationally, domestically, or special needs - these families have a story to share - and they do - in their blogs.
Top 10 adoptive parent blogs. Whether adopting internationally, domestically, or special needs - these families have a story to share - and they do - in their blogs.
What Is a Safety Plan?
What is a safety plan and why are they used within foster homes? Learn some of the reasons why foster and adoptive families implement a safety plan.
What is a safety plan and why are they used within foster homes? Learn some of the reasons why foster and adoptive families implement a safety plan.
Announcing the Arrival
Links to various sites that offer adoption announcements.
Links to various sites that offer adoption announcements.
Iowa Foster Care
Learn more about foster care in the State of Iowa. Learn more about the foster care system in the state of Iowa.
Learn more about foster care in the State of Iowa. Learn more about the foster care system in the state of Iowa.
Prayer Request
The following article is a list of needs to keep in our prayers when we consider foster children, their families, and the foster families and workers that serve them.
The following article is a list of needs to keep in our prayers when we consider foster children, their families, and the foster families and workers that serve them.
Texas Foster Care
Learn more about foster care in Texas. Every state needs more foster care homes.
Learn more about foster care in Texas. Every state needs more foster care homes.
Prepare to Parent
Don't walk into an international or domestic adoption blind, prepare to be a parent. Learn a few key elements from the following list of ideas and thoughts on preparing to parent an internationally adopted, foster care adoption or domestic adopted child.
Don't walk into an international or domestic adoption blind, prepare to be a parent. Learn a few key elements from the following list of ideas and thoughts on preparing to parent an internationally adopted, foster care adoption or domestic adopted child.
Gay/Lesbian Sites
A list of information for gay and lesbian couples interested in adoption, foster care, and parenting. A great on-line resource for gay adoption. Gay parenting helps.
A list of information for gay and lesbian couples interested in adoption, foster care, and parenting. A great on-line resource for gay adoption. Gay parenting helps.
Domestic Private Agency
A breakdown of the costs associated with adoption.
A breakdown of the costs associated with adoption.
Oh Little One
Adoption poems written by adoptive moms waiting to adopt. Adoption poems written while waiting.
Adoption poems written by adoptive moms waiting to adopt. Adoption poems written while waiting.
Christmas Movie Picks
Looking for a Christmas movie with an adoption theme? Here are a few movies for Christmas that will meet your needs.
Looking for a Christmas movie with an adoption theme? Here are a few movies for Christmas that will meet your needs.
Preparing Your Children
How to prepare your children for foster care as well as welcome new foster and adopted children into your family.
How to prepare your children for foster care as well as welcome new foster and adopted children into your family.
Establishing You as a Parent
When adopting an older child, establishing yourself as a parent can be a daunting task, especially if you are a first time parent or a younger person. Here are some tips to help.
When adopting an older child, establishing yourself as a parent can be a daunting task, especially if you are a first time parent or a younger person. Here are some tips to help.
My Reunion Story
The story of when I found out I had a big sister.
The story of when I found out I had a big sister.
Statisitcs
Who adopts children in foster care? Foster parents? Relatives?
Who adopts children in foster care? Foster parents? Relatives?
Foster Kids Fighting
What do you do when foster kids fight? How can you establish peace within your foster home and deal with all the kids fighting? Here are 10 ideas to help when foster kids fight.
What do you do when foster kids fight? How can you establish peace within your foster home and deal with all the kids fighting? Here are 10 ideas to help when foster kids fight.
Colorado Foster Care
Locate a state foster care agency in Colorado and learn more about family foster care.
Locate a state foster care agency in Colorado and learn more about family foster care.
Respite Foster Care Printable Worksheet
Free foster care printable worksheets for foster parents. It's helpful to keep track of different foster care information with printable worksheets.
Free foster care printable worksheets for foster parents. It's helpful to keep track of different foster care information with printable worksheets.