Adopting Children

Learn the difference between an open and a closed adoption, and find out which one is better for you and your family.

Read information on the pros and cons of adopting through a state government agency.

Read tips on finding the right adoption agency.

Read information on adoptive parent groups to see if they might be beneficial to you.

Find information on the difficulties birthparents face when choosing adoption.

Find out whether adopting a child from foster care is right for your family.

Read tips to see whether adopting an international child or a child with special needs is right for you.

Find out how to deal with unexpected comments about adoption.

Read tips and take a quiz to see whether adoption is right for you.

Learn the truth behind certain myths about adopted children.

The key to changing what your adopted brother does is to change the way you respond to his behaviors.

Don't be concerned about the age of another child that you bring into your family.

At 15, you are mature enough to know the facts surrounding your birth and adoption.

There are many resources and organizations that advise adoptive parents on how and what to tell adopted kids at every chronological and developmental age and stage.