How to Help an Older Child Adjust to Adoption
Adopting an older child is a very different experience than adopting an infant. One of the biggest distinctions between the two is the process of adjustment for older children. Unl
Balancing Work and Family After Adoption
One of the biggest challenges of adopting a child is adjusting to parenthood. This can be especially hard for couples who both work. Balancing work and family life is difficult for
Preparing for your Adoption Reunion.
Many adopted children in closed adoptions have dreams of meeting their birth parents, and many birth parents dream of meeting the children they released for adoption as well. Howev
How to Talk to Your Family About Your Adoption Plans
Adoption can be a difficult decision to pursue – but it can be even harder to explain it to your loved ones. This is true whether you’re a birth mother considering placing
How to Handle a Failed Adoption
There are many common fears among couples seeking to create or expand their family through adoption. One of the biggest fears is “failed” adoptions – an adoption that sta
What To Do While You Wait for your Adoption
One of the most difficult things about adopting a child can be all the waiting involved. You might be waiting to be matched. You might be enduring a long waiting period before your
How to Adopt a Child in Oklahoma
Adoption is a journey that changes your life forever! If you have felt the call to adopt in Oklahoma and want to know what to do next, you’ve come to the right place. Our Oklahom
How to Get Involved in National Adoption Month 2015
November is National Adoption Month. This year’s initiative, “We Never Outgrow the Need for Family,” spotlights the needs of waiting children in foster care. These older chil
How to Create a Loving Family from a Transracial Adoption
No adoption is easy, but transracial adoptions pose unique issues. Along with the normal joys and heartaches of adopting a child, you’ll also encounter challenges stemming from r