Adoptive Parents

Transracial adoption is a source of controversy. Some feel that youngsters should be adopted by a family in which one parent is of the the same ethnicity as the child in order to encourage positive racial identity and self-esteem. Others believe that the love for a child is the most important thing and the race of the child should have no bearing on the selection of an adoptive family. If you are certain that this type of adoption is the one for you and your family, and you proceed with the adoption process, it is necessary to talk about racism and racial prejudice as ... Read Full Story

You’ve decided to adopt a child .   What’s next, what is the first step in the adoption process?   Where do you begin you adoption story? These seem like simple questions, and there is a simple answer – you create a great adoption profile that connects you to an expectant parent exploring adoption for her child .   Yes, but HOW do you create an adoption profile?   For some adoptive families, it’s just a matter of “doing”; Sitting down at a computer to create a family “summary” that contains information about who they are. What hobbies they enjoy, their interests and education, ... Read Full Story