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"We must have a place in our hearts for our children's birth parents. That’s the gift I give to my son, and it helps me be more understanding. Not loving my kid’s mother is not even an option."
Five moms candidly reveal how they’re honoring their commitment to openness when their child’s birth parent struggles with substance abuse, mental illness, or is experiencing crisis. | Read more »
ADOPTING A BIRTH SIBLING
“ Our social worker explained that a familiar mother had just delivered a baby girl at the same hospital where our son was born. That woman was our son's birth mother, and she wanted us to be the adoptive parents of this new baby, his biological sister. ”
As Mother's Day approaches, we want to see photos of moms and kids. Please share shots of your children with their moms, birth moms, and grandmothers today!
As Father's Day approaches, we want to see photos of dads and kids. Please share shots of your children with their dads, birth fathers, and grandfathers today!
"We are preparing for our first overnight visit with sisters we hope to adopt from foster care, and are nervous. What are we supposed to do for 24 hours with two children who are essentially strangers?" See the answer »
