In the adoptive, foster, and kinship community, there’s often a wide range of what parents know about the child’s birth parents. Frequently, information about the birth mother’s prenatal care can
Dreams, Love & Siddharth
As a child growing up in India, Vidya’s dream was to build a family through adoption. Her family moved to the Philippines when she was seven, then to Japan, and
Regarding Refugee Children Fleeing the War in Ukraine
National Council for Adoption (NCFA) released this important statement by Ryan Hanlon on February 28, 2022. It is common following natural disasters, regional conflicts, and other events that displace children
Hyun Sook Han | A Legacy of Strength, Tenacity & Passion
Hyun Sook Han, affectionately known as Mrs. Han, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021. “Mrs. Han will be remembered for the impact she made to so many thousands of
Tour Korea: A Dad’s Perspective
My wife Susan, and 7-year-old daughter Amanda went to Korea in the year 2000 to pick up our daughter and Amanda’s new baby sister—Marisa. In the Summer of 2019, Marisa
Overcoming Unhealthy Dynamics Between Siblings
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. See the original post beyond typical sibling squabbles “Oh my gosh, my little one tattles
From Hosting to Adoption
In the spring of 2018, Ethan saw a post on Facebook about Kidsave, an organization that brings older children from Colombia to the United States through its Summer Miracles® Program.
Our COVID-19 Response
Due to the rapidly changing nature of the situation, we will continue to post updates to our website. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. This
Adoption Medicine Clinic Stress Reduction and Wellness Study
We received notice from the Adoption Medicine Clinic that this study is being postponed due to COVID-19. Dr. Eckerle and the Adoption Medicine Clinic are inviting parents and their adopted
How Tour Korea Changed My Life
My name is Kelsey, I’m 23 years old and I was adopted when I was four months old. When I was younger, my family and I would go to Korean
