Ask an Adoption Question #5: Do African American couples usually have a...
Tim, My husband and I are preparing to send in our application for our first domestic infant adoption. Yay! We are both African American, but can not find a lot of information regarding African...
View ArticleIAG 024: How to simplify and shorten your path to adoption with Amanda Grant...
Want to save time, money and stress on your adoption journey? Absolutely! We all would like that, right? Amanda Grant is our guest on the show today and she will tell us how to simplify and shorten the...
View ArticleAdoption book review: How To Create a Successful Adoption Portfolio by...
How important is your adoption profile? It is the biggest tool you have to help you get a quick match with an expectant mother. It is something we pin our hopes on to make the connection we need to...
View ArticleIAG 025: Adoption Home Study Questions & Answers with Lori Fraas
How would it feel to ask a social worker about your adoption home study BEFORE you started the process? What if that social worker had already completed over 1500 home studies? Licensed clinical social...
View ArticleAdoption, vacation and pillow pets in the rear view mirror
Over the years, my wife and I have been on several vacations together. Many of them were road trips where it took several hours to get to our destination. Maybe you know what it’s like to pack for a...
View ArticleIAG 026 – Adoption Grants with Becky Fawcett of HelpUsAdopt.org
Most of us who are working to save money for our domestic infant adoption could use help with covering the cost. What if you could get FREE money for your adoption journey? Our guest on the show today...
View ArticleAsk An Adoption Question #6: I want to adopt – where do I start?
In today’s “Ask An Adoption Question”, Allison asks about how to get started on the adoption process. Tim, Thank you so much for your wonderful site! I’m just starting the adoption process. I’m truly...
View ArticleIAG 027 – Dr Ray Guarendi – author, speaker and adoptive dad of 10
On this episode of the show I chat with Dr Ray Guarendi, a father to 10 adopted children who is also a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and radio/TV host. Dr. Ray has been a regular guest on TV...
View ArticleAdopting a 3rd time – our latest adoption journey
If you’ve followed my story about how I became a dad and how my wife and I adopted our daughter in 2007 and our son in 2012, you know the road to building our family has been an amazing and wild ride....
View Article5 Tips For Making Your Adoption Portfolio/Profile Unique
My wife and I have just finished creating our profile for our 3rd adoption – and it doesn’t seem to get any easier. I’ve done a lot of research about profiles. I really value Madeleine Melcher’s...
View ArticleCelebrate National Adoption Month during November!
That’s right! November is National Adoption Month. What does that mean? It is a time to celebrate and create awareness for adoption in the U.S. National Adoption Month started in 1995. Since then,...
View ArticleIAG 028 – New York adoption law with attorney Anthony Zurica
“Adopted children have become some of the most notable personalities to ever walk the planet. John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe, Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, and of course Superman himself, were all...
View Article4 Ways to organize your adoption journey
Are you a natural organizer? Do you regularly have to-do lists, checklists and spreadsheets to help you get things done? If you are a fabulous organizer or not, when navigating the rough waters of your...
View ArticleHow to make a great adoption profile video (and do it in 5 simple steps)
Have you heard of adoption profile videos? In my experience, videos are the secret ingredient for reaching out and connecting with a potential birthmother. Videos are easier than ever to create, edit,...
View ArticleIAG 029: You CAN Adopt Without Debt – an interview with author Julie Gumm (+...
Do you think it is possible to adopt without DEBT? I know you can – and so does Julie Gumm. She is an adoptive mom, a speaker and author. She has been on the Dave Ramsey Show – which is a nationally...
View Article5 Things to Consider Before Adopting Transracially
This is a guest post from Rachel Garlinghouse – an author and adoptive mom of three shares from her experience about the 5 things you need to consider before adopting transracially. She writes with...
View ArticleIAG 030: Adoption tax credit update with Becky Wilmoth
The adoption tax credit. It’s a huge financial tool for hopeful adoptive parents to use. Something that can help offset the large cost of domestic infant adoption. The credit has changed over the years...
View Article9 things you need when adopting from another state
When adopting a newborn from another state, it is extremely important to be prepared. You will likely have to stay in that state until the ICPC (Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children)...
View ArticleIAG 031: Transracial adoption with Rachel Garlinghouse
Have thought about or considered adopting a baby from a different race? Are you prepared? Transracial adoption can be an amazing journey that can still sometimes having you feel alone and unsure of...
View ArticleIAG 032: Adoption Coaching with Gayle Swift of Gift Family Services
“If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality.” In domestic adoption, there are so many paths to...
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