Saying Goodbye at the Hospital [A Guide for Adoptive Parents]
Adoptive parents often find themselves unprepared for the intense and complex emotions of saying “goodbye” to their child’s birth mother at the hospital.
View ArticleHow to Enter Our Father’s Day Photo Contest 2021
Submissions for the Father’s Day Photo Contest are due by 5 p.m. CST on Thursday, June 10. Check out contest details here!
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How Alex and Matt Knew American Adoptions Was their Path to Parenthood
Alex and Matt adopted their son through American Adoptions in 2020. Now, adoptive mom Alex looks back on their adoption story and shares their experience with American Adoptions. In early May ...
View ArticleEnough with the “Giving Baby Up for Adoption” Pranks
Adoption pranks are the quickest way to cause real harm for the sake of clickbait. And yet, they're everywhere on YouTube and TikTok.
View Article3 ‘Risk Factors’ in Adoption That Aren’t Actually That Risky
You might be surprised to learn what does (and doesn’t) increase the likelihood of an adoption disruption. Here are three “risk factors” that waiting families fear, and the truth behind them, as well...
View ArticleOur Father’s Day Photo Contest Winners!
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View ArticleAdoption Planning Questionnaire (APQ) Decisions: Health
Understanding medical history and the potential “medical risks” your adopted child could acquire, helps you make educated decisions when it comes to your APQ.
View ArticleAdoption Planning Questionnaire (APQ) Decisions: Race
This is strongly affecting your adoption wait time as a hopeful adoptive family. Here are some eye-opening racial statistics about the babies placed for adoption through American Adoptions.
View ArticleAdoption Planning Questionnaire (APQ) Decisions: Contact
This is the #1 thing you can do to decrease your adoption wait time as a hopeful adoptive family. Learn more about how opening your heart to an open adoption can benefit your child.
View ArticleInterview with an Adoptive Family Specialist: Open Adoption
Erin, an Adoptive Family Specialist, sat down for a Q & A to discuss APQs, the minimum requirements adoptive families must agree to and the benefit of having an open relationship with the birth...
View Article5 Questions to Ask if You’re Considering Transracial Adoption
Making the decision to adopt transracially is a time for celebration, but it’s also a time for reflection. While any adoption is a big decision to make, transracial adoption has additional nuances that...
View ArticleHow to Enter Our Halloween Photo Contest 2021
Calling all witches, goblins and ghouls! Find out how to enter American Adoptions’ annual Halloween photo contest here.
View ArticlePregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month [You are not Alone]
Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or infant is an unfortunate reality for many families. You never have to bear this pain alone. That’s why October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month....
View ArticleOur 2021 Halloween Photo Contest Winners!
Thanks to all those who entered this year’s Halloween photo contest! Check out who the winners are here.
View ArticleWhy Belonging Plays a Crucial Role in Transracial Adoption
From the perspective of a transracial adoptee As you may expect, transracial adoptions come with their own unique set of challenges. Growing up, one of the hardest realities of my adoption story that I...
View Article3 Things American Adoptions is Grateful for this Year
Thanksgiving is an opportunity to reflect on everything we’ve been blessed to receive this last year. And as always, American Adoptions certainly has a lot to be grateful for.
View Article5 Festive Ways to Connect with Birth Parents
As an adoptive parent, you may be wondering how you can connect with your child’s birth parents this holiday season. Here are 5 festive tips to get you started.
View ArticleHow to Enter Our Winter Wonderland Photo Contest 2021
Whether your holiday season is spent with a layer of snow or the only trees you’re hanging ornaments on are of the palm variety, there’s just something special about the month of December. So, we want...
View Article5 Ways to Support Someone Who Is Adopting during the Holidays
Do you have a loved one who is adopting during this holiday season? There are many ways you can support them. We’re here to explain how you can do just that.
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