February 14, 2023
An Adoptee’s Experience: Family, Fortitude & Forgiveness: A story of searching for identity and belonging
At 43 years old through an ancestry search I found more than my DNA. I found family and that freedom-type of forgiveness that usually only comes from what feels like an impossible combination of acceptance, release and grace. Read More
January 19, 2023
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Your Adoptive Family
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Your Adoptive Family! What is Lunar New Year? Read More
November 7, 2022
From Shy to Sparkly
Rue didn’t smile for 3 days when Holly and Doug first met her in China, and she didn’t speak until she was on the airplane home from China, Holly says. After that though, she has not stopped doing either. Holly says “Rue is just a delight. She is so big and vivacious. She takes over a room. Read More
November 2, 2022
From Homelessness and Neglect to a Home and Love
Aya and her younger sisters Tala and Sarah were originally born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. In 2004, the girls were brought to the U.S. Read More
October 27, 2022
When Adoption Ignites Hope in an Older Child
When Adoption Ignites Hope in an Older Child Read More
August 30, 2022
Military Family Stories: From Foster Care to Permanency
For Sammy, “it was like a switch went on.” Read More
August 2, 2022
A Birth Mother's Choice
In January 2020, I received a call through Barker’s 24/7 Crisis Pregnancy Hotline around 11 pm. At the other end of the call was Elyse, an anxious expectant mom in active labor. She was determined to speak with an adoption agency before heading to the hospital. Read More
May 1, 2022
Adoptee Voices: Foster Care & The Value of Adoption
When talking about adoption and the adoption process, there's one voice that should sound the loudest, the voice of the adoptee. As we enter National Foster Care Month, we want to amplify these voices even more. Read More
January 25, 2022
Wondering How Your Adoptive Family Can Celebrate Lunar New Year?
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Your Adoptive Family! What is Lunar New Year? Read More