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  This factsheet for families summarizes the importance of obtaining as much thorough and accurate medical, genetic, and social history information about prospective adopted children. This factsheet also addresses the questions prospective adoptive parents should ask their adoption agency, reasons some information may not be available, and where to find more information. Table of Contents […]

UPDATE: Anthony and Ralphy’s family grew by two feet in July, 2019 after they were matched with a birth family who placed a baby girl with them. Anthony and Ralphy have known each other since 2011. They married in 2014 and have always wanted to grow a family through adoption. They each come from very […]

New Jersey: Use of Advertisement This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed. Use of Intermediaries/Facilitators Citation: Ann. Stat. §§ 9:3-38(l); 9:3-39.1(a)(4) An intermediary is any person or entity, which is not an approved agency, that acts for or between any birth parent and any prospective adoptive parent, on behalf of either in connection with the […]

  Here’s some recommended reading for an adopted child: Abby by Jeannette Caines This is the story of Abby’s interactions within her adopted family, especially with her brother Kevin who initially gives her a hard time. She is part of a warm and loving black family living in a city apartment. Adoption Is for Always by Linda […]

  Grief doesn’t discriminate by age, and infants are no exception. Yes, infants do grieve. Some people may find this surprising, but, it’s true. When infants experience traumatic loss (it doesn’t have to be a death, but any kind of loss of the familiar, safe, comfortable), the way they deal with that loss often manifests in the […]

We are so very happy for Ray and Ryan as they were blessed with not one boy but with TWO! boys; twin boys were placed with Ryan and Ray just before Christmas. Ray and Ryan each grew up among large extended families. Family is their #1 priority and this carries over into their careers as […]

What makes a successful adoption profile? It’s a question that all adoptive parents ask themselves, usually just before creating their profile but often afterwards as well. Next to word of mouth, your adoption profile is the most important marketing tool you have to connect with an expectant mother who is facing an unplanned pregnancy and […]

UPDATE: Jen and Ted welcomed a beautiful Baby Girl into their family in August 2017! Jen and Ted married in 2011. They always knew adoption was in their plans to grow their family. They are happily raising their daughter, age 3 and look forward to growing their family through adoption. For more information about Jen […]

Facebook is a wonderful way for people to connect. It is also a wonderful resource for prospective adoptive parents who are trying to adopt. There are currently 196.5 million Facebook users in the US. Facebook is a wonderful way for people to connect with old friends, family members, and colleagues. It is also a wonderful […]

Making an adoption plan can be incredibly overwhelming. Choosing to place your baby takes a huge amount of thought and effort, and that’s only the first part. The second step, choosing an adoptive family for your child, is just as difficult. There are so many choices, it’s hard to know where to begin. Choosing an […]