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Jessica Long is a widely-renowned, American Paralympic swimmer. As a 12-time gold medalist, she is the second-most decorated U.S. Paralympian in history. You may recognize her name from 2021 Tokyo Olympics headlines, or from an inspiring commercial that first aired ... READ MORE

Randall finally learns about his birth mother’s family. He also grapples with his identity and experiences of growing up black, in a white family. Rebecca apologizes to Randall for the way she handled his desire to know his biological family. ... READ MORE

Whether you are a hopeful parent looking to grow your family, or you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be considering adoption. What is adoption, exactly? Adoption is a very positive choice. Adoption helps many people realize their dreams ... READ MORE

Adoption is an act of love. It is a loving choice that a mother makes in the best interest of her child. Through adoption, she is able to give her baby a safe and loving home, and opportunities in life ... READ MORE

Thanksgiving is arguably one of America’s favorite holidays. It is a special time, not only for giving thanks, but also for bringing families together. Thanksgiving also happens to take place during National Adoption Awareness Month, and therefore the perfect time ... READ MORE

Open adoption is the new norm. Today, over 95 percent of private, domestic adoptions involve some level of openness. Open adoption means that some form of contact or relationship exists between the birth parents and the adoptive family. For example, ... READ MORE

“One of the things in my life I’ve always wanted was to be a mom.” - Hoda Kotb Hoda Kotb is a big advocate for adoption. The TODAY anchor and her longtime partner, Joel Schiffman, are the proud parents of ... READ MORE

"This is Us" has returned for season five. The fourth season of “This is Us” left fans yearning for more. The show, like many others, was forced to wrap early due to the outbreak of COVID-19. It still, however, managed ... READ MORE

Whether you are an expectant/birth mother who has just selected a family for her baby, or a waiting adoptive parent who is considering open adoption, the topic of an “open adoption agreement” is sure to arise as you make your ... READ MORE

Each year, November marks National Adoption Awareness Month. This annual initiative recognizes the many children in need of loving, permanent homes across the United States. While adoption has come a long way from the time when children were boarded onto ... READ MORE