Category: Adoptive Parents

Families come in all shapes and sizes – and not all families are built on DNA alone. Some families are grown through adoption, some come biologically, and then there are many families that grow from a combination of the two. ... READ MORE

Preparing to adopt a child is a big moment. You may be feeling excited, nervous, even overwhelmed at times. Becoming a parent, no matter how you become a parent, is life-changing. You will have challenging moments, of course, but you ... READ MORE

Getting ready to adopt a baby? You are probably feeling very excited, but also a little overwhelmed. There is so much to consider before baby’s big arrival. If you are preparing to adopt in Massachusetts, you may be wondering what ... READ MORE

Preparing to adopt a child is an exciting step. You are growing your family and finally realizing your dream of becoming parents. However, as with any expectant period, adopting a child can come with a bit of a wait. As ... READ MORE

Every April, the National Infertility Association (RESOLVE) recognizes the many people around the world struggling to build a family. This movement began in 1989, and in 2010, a federally recognized health observance week was named by the U.S. Department of ... READ MORE

Adoption is a positive option for anyone looking to grow their family. This path is taken for a variety of reasons, but most often, it is after years of infertility. If you have struggled to conceive and carry a child, ... READ MORE

When an expectant/birth mother explores making an adoption plan for  her baby adoption, she has many big decisions to make. One of the most difficult decisions, perhaps, is choosing an adoptive family to raise her child. She will spend countless ... READ MORE

Written by Richelle Maguire, CPA   So much attention is paid to the personal and emotional aspects of adoption, but adoptive parents are often left to our own devices to deal with the financial and possible tax implications associated with ... READ MORE

There are many different depictions of adoption in film and on television. However, not all of them are accurate or up-to-date. It is important for growing children to see positive images, and to hear happy stories, about adoption through the ... READ MORE

Saving for college can be tough. There is, however, some good news for parents in Massachusetts, and it begins with “BabySteps.” In December 2019, Massachusetts State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg announced the launch of a new program – called the Baby ... READ MORE