Using Positive Adoption Language

Language can be very powerful. Our choice of words can reveal a lot about who we are and what we think, feel, and value. When we talk about sensitive subjects, therefore, we tend to choose our words more wisely so ... READ MORE

May is National Foster Care Month

For many of us, May is the time of the year we associate with flowers and sunshine, barbecues and outdoor celebrations, and honoring Mom on the second Sunday of the month. What many of us do not realize, however, is ... READ MORE

20 Questions to Ask a Patient Considering Adoption

Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can be a very emotional (and often confusing) experience for expectant parents. With the many unplanned pregnancy options available today, deciding what to do after this initial discovery can also be particularly overwhelming. You may be ... READ MORE

An Adoption Story Fifty Years Old

An adoption story revealed at death.  My cousins told me this story after we buried their mother and they visited the grave of Aunt Annie.  They told Aunt Annie that she could rest in peace because her daughter was doing ... READ MORE