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Our 3 Sons from Bulgaria!

Bulgaria   Sibling Adoption, Family Adoption Stories

Our names are Scott and Mary D. and our sons are Colin (9), William (7) and Benjamin (5)! We were originally brought to adoption through our battle wi...

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Boy, oh boy…Our Family’s China Adoption Story

China   Family Adoption Stories, Boys

I grew up in a family where my mother was one of 6 girls – and I’m one of 5 girls – so naturally, when our biological child was born...

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Why are international adoptions on the decline?

Adoption News

Each year when the US Department of State issues a report on the previous year’s intercountry adoption figures, the media covers the story of th...

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HELP SAVE ADOPTION!

Adoption News

The Department of State has announced fee hikes that are leading to the biggest crisis to face international adoption in its history. The Department o...

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Why Be Paperwork Ready?

China   How To Adopt, Adoption Process, Adoption Advocacy

Recently, one of our office staff members drove to the airport to pick up her parents whom she hadn’t seen in months. Though the fligh...

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Practical Preparations for Heritage Travel

Cambodia, China, Vietnam   Travel and Birthcountry Tours, Culture and Pride

Lifebook: Complete a lifebook for your child.  Join a Facebook lifebook group or attend a lifebook workshop and get inspiration to write a l...

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Seven Years and Two Adoptions Later

Korea South   Family Adoption Stories, Adoption Process

We knew for a long time we wanted to build our family through adoption. The only question was when and how? We did a lot of research into both domesti...

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Emotional Preparation for a Birth Country Visit

China, Vietnam   Travel and Birthcountry Tours, Adoption Education and Training, Culture and Pride

Not long ago I was working with a 9 year-old girl who had been adopted from China as an infant. Sarah (not her real name) and her parents had recently...

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Tips for China Heritage Travel

China   Travel and Birthcountry Tours, Culture and Pride

Planning: "Must See" Spots: for a first trip, it is common to visit Beijing, Xian, Guilin just to see the country for a short, introductory trip...

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Affording Adoption Ideas

Adoption Funding, Grants, Finances

At first, the cost of adoption can feel insurmountable. Yet, the vast majority of families who begin the international adoption process are ...

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