When an expectant mother goes into labor, there is anticipation, excitement, and anxiety for the expectant mother and the prospective adoptive parents. Here are 3 things you can do in advance to make things go as smoothly as possible: Develop a relationship with the...
It was a little bit over a year ago that my life changed. Adoption was something I had dreamed about, but it was not something I was actively pursuing. I thought, “WHO in their right mind would give ME a kid?” I am far from perfect. I am a single woman, a...
At the Adoption Law Center, we are always excited to discover new resources to encourage and support families. Jenny Hall, Founder and Managing Attorney of the Adoption Law Center, sat done with Joel Alex, Supervisor of the Davidson County Relative Caregiver to learn...
by Molly Gould In 2011 and into 2012, my family went through the process of adopting from Ethiopia. There was a lot of paperwork, a lot of fundraising, and even more waiting. At that time, I had four younger brothers, and I was the only girl. I was longing for a...
Adoption can be expensive. It is also the perfect opportunity to receive support, financial and otherwise, and to learn a valuable lesson about parenting: you need help! We all need a village. Accepting support from your friends, family, and broader community allows...
When my husband and I decided to pursue a domestic adoption, specifically children with disabilities, we quickly realized that many agencies didn’t work with this population. After lots of internet searching, we were grateful to find two organizations that were...
