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Category: Adoptive Parents

The Best Adoption Books for Hopeful Adoptive Parents

Parenthood is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life—but like any great endeavor, it requires great preparation. New and soon-to-be parents must equip themselves with knowledge on how to properly care for a baby, as well as how to ... READ MORE

Expressing Gratitude: Adoption Gift Ideas for Birth Mother This Season

The holiday season is upon us. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, there are many special, family-centered holidays that bring people together. While those gatherings may look a bit different in 2020, there are certainly other ways to celebrate the ... READ MORE

Adopting During a Pandemic Part II: Danielle and Andy’s Story

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives forever. Today, we are all working together to stay safe and keep our loved ones close. We have changed our habits, our routines (per the CDC guidelines), and – in many ways – ... READ MORE

Adopting During a Pandemic Part I: Doug and Kate’s Story

When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, it felt like the world had been turned upside down. Hospitals were overwhelmed with patients and a virus that was hard to control. People were – and still are – overwhelmed with feelings of ... READ MORE

Massachusetts Adoption Home Study Overview

Adoption is a big step. If you are hoping to adopt, you will want to make sure everything goes just right and according to plan. One of the most important steps of the adoption process is the home study. If ... READ MORE

How to Apply to Adopt a Child in Massachusetts

Adoption is an incredible act of love. For hopeful adoptive families, adoption enables people to become parents, to complete their family at last, and to love and care for a child for life. Any adoptive parent could tell you that ... READ MORE

What Do Adoption Agencies (and Birth Mothers) Look for in Adoptive Parents?

Adoption is a positive option for hopeful parents looking to grow their family. If you are hoping to adopt, you may be asking yourself if you have what it takes to start the process. You may be wondering, “What do ... READ MORE

How to Build a Positive Relationship with Your Child’s Birth Parents

Adoption is an incredible way to grow a family. It is also the start of many wonderful, and often unexpected, relationships. When you hold your baby in your arms, you know that you will love him or her  for the ... READ MORE

21 Home Study Interview Questions You Can Prepare for as a Hopeful Parent

As you anticipate the next steps of your adoption journey, you may be thinking about the all-important home study. The adoption home study is an important part of the process, and required in most states including Massachusetts.  The home study ... READ MORE

Considering Adoption After Having a Biological Child

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

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