Angel Adoption Blog

There are a lot of elements that are involved in defining an adoption-friendly workplace. All working parents yearn to have better work-life balance and more support in raising their families. It is surprising and disappointing that more companies fall short in meeting the needs of their employees whether their children are biological or adopted.
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Home study can be a stressful event for any adoptive families. The idea of someone critically evaluating your life and your character is intimidating at best. At worst, it’s terrifying.
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Creating a family profile that stands out from the rest is one of the most important steps in adopting a newborn. It should encompass everything that makes you and your partner the ideal adoptive parents so that the birthmother can really see all you have to offer.
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There is no greater joy than being with your newborn baby. When parents adopt a newborn, many wonder if the bonding process will be any different. The fact is that bonding will naturally occur regardless of biological connections. Your baby is a clean slate and is looking for the comfort and love of other humans. As their parents, you are those special humans!
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Post Adoption Depression Syndrome (PADS) is finally getting more of the recognition it needs, but so many adoptive parents still don’t fully understand how serious it can be. Moreover, they have no idea how to cope.
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Having your first child can feel like the most terrifying adventure of your lifetime. Every parent goes through their fears, doubts, and triumphs with each new milestone, always learning along the way. By the second or third, you may have just finally gained some confidence.
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Open adoption is becoming increasingly common. Choosing this type of adoption has many benefits for everyone involved, but like any relationship, it requires conscious effort to be successful. There are different levels of openness in any open adoption, and it is up to the birthmother and the adoptive parents to set those boundaries for the benefit of the child. With a foundation of trust, respect, and communication, this can be an extremely rewarding experience.
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Birthmothers often have many family profiles to evaluate before making their choice, so you want your letter to stand out. It’s the part of your profile that allows your personality and love to really shine through. So where do you start?
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