https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog Learn about your adoption options in our weekly blog. en-us Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:43:00 GMT 2025-06-13T16:43:00Z en-us https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/the-benefits-of-international-adoption <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/the-benefits-of-international-adoption" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/social-suggested-images/hand-gacdef0250_640.jpg" alt="The Benefits of International Adoption" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>International adoption and how it can transform lives.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/the-benefits-of-international-adoption" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/social-suggested-images/hand-gacdef0250_640.jpg" alt="The Benefits of International Adoption" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>International adoption and how it can transform lives.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fthe-benefits-of-international-adoption&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> international adoption adoption choices Pakistan adoption Hague Accredited Adoption Agency adopting the older child adoption information Hungary adoption Honduras adoption Belize Adoption Bulgaria Adoption Jamaica adoption Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:43:00 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/the-benefits-of-international-adoption 2025-06-13T16:43:00Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/adoption-home-study-visit-and-what-to-expect <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/adoption-home-study-visit-and-what-to-expect" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/house-2700671_640.jpg" alt="Adoption Home Study Visit and What to Expect" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Understand and prepare for your adoption home study visit to ensure a smooth adoption process. </p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/adoption-home-study-visit-and-what-to-expect" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/house-2700671_640.jpg" alt="Adoption Home Study Visit and What to Expect" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Understand and prepare for your adoption home study visit to ensure a smooth adoption process. </p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fadoption-home-study-visit-and-what-to-expect&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption home study services home study services for international adoption adoption services international adoption new york state adoption home visit Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/adoption-home-study-visit-and-what-to-expect 2024-08-21T15:00:00Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/open-adoption-vs.-closed-adoption-understanding-the-difference <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/open-adoption-vs.-closed-adoption-understanding-the-difference" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design(4).jpg" alt="Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption: Understanding the Difference" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>What is the difference between open and closed adoptions ?</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/open-adoption-vs.-closed-adoption-understanding-the-difference" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design(4).jpg" alt="Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption: Understanding the Difference" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>What is the difference between open and closed adoptions ?</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fopen-adoption-vs.-closed-adoption-understanding-the-difference&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption adoption options birth parent birth mother domestic adoption adopt a child adoption choices adoptive families adoption help adoptees adoption support Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:56:50 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/open-adoption-vs.-closed-adoption-understanding-the-difference 2024-08-13T14:56:50Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/engaging-ways-to-discuss-adoption-with-kids <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/engaging-ways-to-discuss-adoption-with-kids" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/father-8838624_640.jpg" alt="Ways to Discuss Adoption with Your Child" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Discover effective strategies for sharing the story of adoption with your children, ensuring a nurturing and open family environment.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/engaging-ways-to-discuss-adoption-with-kids" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/father-8838624_640.jpg" alt="Ways to Discuss Adoption with Your Child" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Discover effective strategies for sharing the story of adoption with your children, ensuring a nurturing and open family environment.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fengaging-ways-to-discuss-adoption-with-kids&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption adopt a child adoption choices adoption help adoptees adoption support adoption questions adoption resources Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:46:27 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/engaging-ways-to-discuss-adoption-with-kids 2024-08-06T17:46:27Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/tips-to-ease-back-to-school-anxiety-in-kids-strategies-for-parents <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/tips-to-ease-back-to-school-anxiety-in-kids-strategies-for-parents" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design(2).jpg" alt="Easing Back to School Anxiety in Kids: Strategies for Parents" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>It is that time of year again! Some children will be heading back to school soon and some have a few more weeks of summer vacation. Here are some tips and strategies to help your child transition smoothly back to school with less anxiety and more confidence.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/tips-to-ease-back-to-school-anxiety-in-kids-strategies-for-parents" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design(2).jpg" alt="Easing Back to School Anxiety in Kids: Strategies for Parents" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>It is that time of year again! Some children will be heading back to school soon and some have a few more weeks of summer vacation. Here are some tips and strategies to help your child transition smoothly back to school with less anxiety and more confidence.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Ftips-to-ease-back-to-school-anxiety-in-kids-strategies-for-parents&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption adoption options adoption from foster care adoption support adopting the older child adoption questions Sat, 03 Aug 2024 15:41:51 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/tips-to-ease-back-to-school-anxiety-in-kids-strategies-for-parents 2024-08-03T15:41:51Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-adoption <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-adoption" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/love-1314880_640.jpg" alt="The Emotional Rollercoaster of Adoption" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Journey through the emotional highs and lows of the adoption process, and discover how to handle them with grace and resilience.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-adoption" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/love-1314880_640.jpg" alt="The Emotional Rollercoaster of Adoption" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Journey through the emotional highs and lows of the adoption process, and discover how to handle them with grace and resilience.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fthe-emotional-rollercoaster-of-adoption&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption adoption options domestic adoption adopt a child adoption choices open adoption adoption help families waiting to adopt adoption support adoption questions adoptive parents birth family Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:00:56 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/the-emotional-rollercoaster-of-adoption 2024-06-27T14:00:56Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/navigating-the-international-adoption-process-for-bulgaria <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/navigating-the-international-adoption-process-for-bulgaria" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/international-2423849_640.png" alt="bulgaria adoption" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Discover the ins and outs of adopting from Bulgaria, including requirements, process steps, and helpful tips.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/navigating-the-international-adoption-process-for-bulgaria" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/international-2423849_640.png" alt="bulgaria adoption" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Discover the ins and outs of adopting from Bulgaria, including requirements, process steps, and helpful tips.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fnavigating-the-international-adoption-process-for-bulgaria&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption adoption options adopt a child Syracuse Rochester Hague Accredited Adoption Agency adoption dossier adopting older children Bulgaria Adoption Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:49:00 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/navigating-the-international-adoption-process-for-bulgaria 2024-06-10T14:49:00Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/supporting-adoptive-parents-positive-adoption-experiences <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/supporting-adoptive-parents-positive-adoption-experiences" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/green-1846861_640.jpg" alt="Supporting Adoptive Parents: Positive Adoption Experiences" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Discover how to provide meaningful support and create positive adoption experiences for adoptive parents.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/supporting-adoptive-parents-positive-adoption-experiences" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/green-1846861_640.jpg" alt="Supporting Adoptive Parents: Positive Adoption Experiences" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Discover how to provide meaningful support and create positive adoption experiences for adoptive parents.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fsupporting-adoptive-parents-positive-adoption-experiences&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption adoptive parent adoption help adoptive family adoption support adoptive parents adoption information Family Connections, Inc. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/supporting-adoptive-parents-positive-adoption-experiences 2024-06-03T15:00:00Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/answering-your-childs-questions-about-their-adoption <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/answering-your-childs-questions-about-their-adoption" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/parent-929940_640.jpg" alt="Answering Your Child's Questions About Their Adoption" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Navigating the complex emotions and curiosity that adopted children may have about their adoption can be challenging. This blog aims to provide guidance on how to support and address these questions with sensitivity and understanding.</p> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/answering-your-childs-questions-about-their-adoption" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/parent-929940_640.jpg" alt="Answering Your Child's Questions About Their Adoption" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <p>Navigating the complex emotions and curiosity that adopted children may have about their adoption can be challenging. This blog aims to provide guidance on how to support and address these questions with sensitivity and understanding.</p> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fanswering-your-childs-questions-about-their-adoption&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption adoption options adopt a child adoption choices adoption help adoptees adoption information Tue, 14 May 2024 14:04:56 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/answering-your-childs-questions-about-their-adoption 2024-05-14T14:04:56Z Family Connections https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/bid/241007/pregnant-and-making-an-open-adoption-plan-for-your-baby <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/bid/241007/pregnant-and-making-an-open-adoption-plan-for-your-baby" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/pregnant-g8a2d48f0a_640.jpg" alt="Pregnant and Making an Open Adoption Plan for Your Baby" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <div class="hs-migrated-cms-post"> <p>Have you thought about placing your unborn baby for adoption? Are you interested in an open adoption?&nbsp; Here is what open adoption means:</p> </div> <div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"> <a href="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/bid/241007/pregnant-and-making-an-open-adoption-plan-for-your-baby" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"> <img src="https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/hubfs/pregnant-g8a2d48f0a_640.jpg" alt="Pregnant and Making an Open Adoption Plan for Your Baby" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"> </a> </div> <div class="hs-migrated-cms-post"> <p>Have you thought about placing your unborn baby for adoption? Are you interested in an open adoption?&nbsp; Here is what open adoption means:</p> </div> <img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=159841&amp;k=14&amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%2Fblog%2Fbid%2F241007%2Fpregnant-and-making-an-open-adoption-plan-for-your-baby&amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.adoptfamilyconnections.org%252Fblog&amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "> adoption birth parent domestic adoption open adoption Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:15:32 GMT https://www.adoptfamilyconnections.org/blog/bid/241007/pregnant-and-making-an-open-adoption-plan-for-your-baby 2024-04-30T17:15:32Z Family Connections