The New York Times recently had a story about a man who found an abandoned baby in a New York subway.  It goes on to tell how he and his partner found themselves in court 3 months later when the judge unexpectedly asked him if he would like to be a foster parent to this ...

By Amanda Grant, President & C.E.O., USAdopt, L.L.C. Adopting a child always poses risks.  Adopting a child from another country poses risks that are often out of our control – whether it’s due to a change in economy, adoption ethics, natural disaster, or political ...

For over ten years, with the exception of 2008, China has placed more children into the United States than any other country in the world.  Over 50,000 children have found loving homes in this time period. However, much has changed over those ten years in the adoption process.  Still, ...

 After a few rounds of Clomid, or IUIs followed by IVF treatment, some couples are faced with the inevitability that having a child who is biologically linked to both of them won’t happen. Over time and with some discussion, alternative paths to parenthood are considered - one of which ...

It has been over twenty years since I set out to adopt a child.  One thing that hasn’t changed since then is the importance of creating your own adoption support network.  With the right support you will come through the adoption journey with your mental health intact and a vast ...

Welcome to the weekend!  With so many unbelievably interesting writers contributing to our knowledge base out there, The AFA has decided to devote our end-of week blog each week to some of the other blogs we adore.  The content featured in this weekly shout-out will be as interesting and ...

by Kathy Brodsky, L.C.S.W. Adoption is an emotionally charged topic. Throw in some misinformation and a whopping dose of the stuff tabloids are made of and it’s hard to separate myth from fact.  So sit back, get comfortable, and learn the truth about building a family through ...

by Michael Traister, M.D. One of the most common questions I am asked by parents adopting a baby boy is “Does my baby need to be circumcised?” The answer is not easy and evokes a lot of emotion. Last year in San Francisco, there was a proposal to place on the November election ballot ...

by Dawn Smith-PlinerCan you imagine waving good bye to your son as he gets on the school bus for his first day of school and never seeing him again?  A parent's worst  fear--losing a child.  Well, that is what happened to  Encarnacion Bail Romero, an illegal ...

By Leonette Boiarski, ACSW, LSW So many times, I have taken calls from families who are dissatisfied with their adoption agencies.  Often, this is caused by a lack of proper research on the part of hopeful parents when they are selecting an agency for the purpose of international adoption. ...