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Adopt How Soon After Marriage?

My partner and i have been living in a loving relationship for 5years and have our wedding date set for october 2007 will this be a problem regarding adoption as we are very keen to adop... [more]

Adopting After Treatment for Depression

Question: If a now-healthy adult has been under treatment for depression in the past, will that make it harder to adopt a child? Most likely, no. As long as the individual is currentl... [more]

Adoption Issues Faced by Teens

What are some of the adoption issues teenagers face? While it is difficult to make a general statement about such a diverse group as adopted teenagers, it can be said that adopted p... [more]

Adoption or Abortion?

Why would anyone put a child up for adoption and deal with all the emotional and legal issues rather than just getting an abortion, which is quick, and permanent? Parenthood, adopti... [more]

Adoption: The Elementary School Years

First grade is when "real school" begins. Six-year-olds now have reached the age when they are required to sit still, pay attention and learn to read and write. During these years,... [more]

Adoption Travel Options

So many questions come to mind. So many variables to consider. Domestic travel: By airplane or a driveable location. International travel: How many trips are required and for how lo... [more]

Adoptive Parent Profile

What is an adoptive parent profile? An adoptive parent profile has many names. It is often referred to as a parent profile, an adoption profile, adoption dossier, adoption portfoli... [more]

Bringing Your Vietnamese Child Home

Vietnam Adoptions: Assessing Your Child’s Developmental Needs Adoption and bringing your new infant or toddler home from Vietnam are very exciting and memorable times. Once calmnes... [more]

Contact Between Adoptive & Birth Parents

One may question, is it fair or right for an adult adoptee to expect his/her adoptive parents to now associate in family gatherings with his/her biological family? There is not enough... [more]

Ethiopian Adoption: Preparing to Know Your Child

Ethiopia in 2006 has become one of the top 5 countries for American adoptions. This attraction is heightened by the beauty and appeal of the children, their ethnic diversity and their rel... [more]

International Adoptees Starting School

What steps are needed in order for my internatioanlly adopted child to start school in the U.S.? Get a health examination from an International Adoption Pediatrician. ... [more]

Other Children and the Homestudy

What's expected if you already have children during the home study? If you already have children, either biological, adopted or both, they will be included in the home study process.... [more]

Perpetuating Sexual Irresponsibility?

Does adoption as an option help perpetuate sexual irresponsibility among teens? Simply put: No, a teenager will not be more sexually irresponsible just because they are aware that adopt... [more]

Post-Placement Visits

What is the purpose of post- placement visits and what do they cover? Post-placement visits are sometimes referred to as post- placement supervision. The two main purposes are to ... [more]

Telling the Truth

How important is it for prospective adoptive parents to tell the truth about past problems - and current medical/emotional problems - that are being treated and under control? To T... [more]

Vietnam Home Study

The Adoption Home Study and Meeting the Adoption Requirements of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Vietnam is once again gaining in popularity as the country of choice for American adopt... [more]