Adopting a Child

Getting Started

The Adoption Option

Once you’ve decided to make the loving, lifelong commitment of adopting a child, navigating adoption avenues can be an emotionally challenging journey.

Top
5
things to do

Speak openly with your partner.
Ready your reading glasses.
Learn from others' experiences.
Select an adoption professional.
Get organized.

Daily Tip

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Your Adoption Adventure Congratulations on your decision to enrich your family through adoption! Many children of all ages and walks of life are waiting for loving parents and hoping for warm, nurturing homes.

News On This Change

July 04 2008

Does the Shoe Fit?
Contemplating adoption? Some women decide it’s not for them. Is it for you?
- Posted: 06/11/2008 05:10 PM EST
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Earthquake Orphans Find Homes
As the Chinese recover from a natural disaster, new families are made.
- Posted: 06/10/2008 12:55 PM EST
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The Race Case
While activists struggle for equality, some say race does matter when adopting.
- Posted: 06/05/2008 02:51 PM EST
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Expert Interviews

Adam Pertman on Adopting a Child

Pertman, executive director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute and author of Adoption Nation: How the Adoption Revolution is Transforming America, talks about how parents can prepare for adoption.

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Ken Mullner on Adopting a Child

Mullner, an adoptive parent and executive director of the National Adoption Center in Philadelphia, shares his advice for prospective parents.

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Susan Soon-Keum Cox on Adopting a Child

Cox, an adoptee and the vice president of public policy and external affairs for Holt International Children’s Services, shares her unique perspective as someone who has seen adoption from both sides.

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