Guides
The role of an adoption caseworker in your journeyAn adoption caseworker is a trained professional who helps an expectant parent, birth mother or adoptive family understand options, access services and move…
Talking to your partner about adoption in an unplanned pregnancyKnowing how to talk to your partner about adoption during an unplanned pregnancy can make a charged subject clearer. The conversation may bring excitement,…
Understanding Agency and Independent Adoption in AustraliaChoosing between agency and independent adoption is not simply a choice between professional and private arrangements. In Australia, both routes are legal…
Support for Birth Mothers After Adoption PlacementPlacing a child for adoption can bring relief, grief and uncertainty at the same time. Questions about what support is available for birth mothers after…
How to Navigate Adoption When You Already Have ChildrenHaving children already changes how adoption works, whether you are considering placing a baby or growing your family through adoption. Existing children need…
What to Do If You Experience Adoption-Related TraumaAdoption-related trauma can affect birth parents, adopted people, adoptive parents and other family members. It may arise from separation, secrecy, grief,…
Faith and spirituality in the adoption journeyFaith and spirituality can shape how a pregnant woman, birth mother, or adoptive family understands adoption. Prayer, scripture, meditation, conscience, and…
Planning your baby’s first holidays with their adoptive familyPlanning your baby’s first holidays with their adoptive family is less about creating a picture-perfect Christmas and more about building trust. A young infant…
Choosing a Paediatrician for Your Baby After AdoptionChoosing a paediatrician for your baby after adoption is more than finding the nearest available clinic. The right clinician combines sound newborn medicine…
Understanding the adoption tax credit for Florida familiesThe adoption tax credit is a U.S. federal tax provision, so its value depends on whether the family has U.S. tax liability. For Floridians, it may reduce…