In Just a Few Words, Describing Birth Family
One of the most anxiety-provoking and mysterious aspects of open adoption is the coming together of birth parents and adopting parents. Neither party can imagine what the other side will look or be like.
Understanding ICPC: Interstate Adoption
Matched with a birthmother who lives in a different state? Adoption Connection will be sure to coordinate something called ICPC. Here is what you need to know:
The Wait: Advice from Adoptive Parents
At a recent annual family picnic, we asked some of our adoptive parents to tell us what kind of advice they would give other adoptive families waiting for a match. Their responses are so insightful and exactly what we tell prospective adoptive families.
Adoption Connection Receives the HRC Seal of Recognition for Best Practices
On May 17, 2013, Adoption Connection of Jewish Family and Children’s Services was honored by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for our work with LGBTQ+ families. Ellen Kahn, Director of HRC’s Family Project, came to personally present the All Children
Words of Wisdom in Open Adoption
Kristy and Nate Boblitt recently were invited to prepare a talk about open adoption by LOV/CON.
A Tribute to a Birthmom
Dear Mom,
Happy Mother’s day to each and every one of you — to mothers and mothers-to-be. Last year at this time, I had lost all hope of ever being a mother and tried to stop obsessing about being a
4 Ways to Help Finance Adoption
Adoption is a life changing process, but it can be an expensive one, too. As you embark on your adoption journey, it is never too soon to begin preparing your budget, researching assistance programs, and thinking creatively about fundraising.
Remembering Ellen Roseman
Ellen Roseman, a strong and important presence in open adoption for the past 30 years, sadly passed away April 20th, 2013. Ellen will be remembered for her tireless advocacy for open adoption records and helping birthparents and adopting parents create meaningful relationships throughout their lives.
Coping with Post-Adoption Depression
The long process of trying to have a child is over. The doctors, infertility treatments, paperwork, workshops, caseworker visits, dear birth mother letters, and countless other steps have finally culminated in the adoption of a lovely new baby.
Coping with PADS, Continued
Finding Support for Difficult Feelings
While the adoption process is almost complete, the end to the roller coaster ride may appear remote.
