Kids

Learn how to deal with people who react negatively to your transracial child.

Adopters should be prepared to handle inappropriate and difficult questions. Learn how to get through these situations.

Learn what is involved when a family wants to readopt their child.

Read about some of the physical and emotional preparations you will need to make for the new addition to your family.

Waiting for your new child is the hardest thing about adoption. Learn how to ease the stress and pressure while you wait.

Learn what do if a birthmother changes her mind about giving up her child for adoption.

Find tips on what questions to ask a birthmother.

Learn what questions to ask about prenatal conditions that can affect a child.

Be prepared for a range of reactions from parents and family members, when you announce your plan to adopt.

Learn the pros and cons of single parenting and adopting children.

Find information on possible reasons why your social worker didn't approve you for adoption.

Read tips on how to deal with difficult social workers.

Read tips on what to do when picking your adopted child up from abroad.

Read information about adopting an international child to see whether it might be the right choice for you and your family.

Learn about the rights afforded to the adoptive parents of a child.

Learn about the rights afforded to the birthparents of a child.

Find tips on avoiding scams while researching adoption on the Internet.

Learn about common adoption scams and how to avoid them.