School can be a wonderful place for children to grow, learn, and build friendships. However, for adoptees and adoptive families, it can also come with unique challenges. Whether it’s filling [...]
In October 2021, our family experienced a devastating loss. Our sister—a devoted single mother—passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind her 13-year-old son. As we navigated the shock and grief, one truth [...]
By Jane Turner, ACI Program Coordinator, Executive Director Emeritus
International adoption, also known as intercountry adoption, can feel like stepping into a whole new world. A world filled with unfamiliar terms, layers of regulations, and a network of professionals [...]
By Leigh Pollworth, ACI Domestic Program Supervisor
Adopting a child is an intentional path to growing your family—one that often involves a unique and transformative journey. For those considering this life-changing path, it’s natural to have questions: [...]
Choosing to be open to a transracial adoption comes with a unique responsibility to your child unlike any other type of parenting. You are tasked to raise a child of [...]
By Claire Dixon, ACI Clinical Director and Therapist
Adoption is a lifelong journey—one filled with emotions, challenges, and questions. If you’ve ever wished for a space where you can connect with individuals on a similar journey and others [...]
Adoption counseling plays a vital role in providing support, guidance, and impartial information to expectant parents. It is designed to empower them by helping them understand their rights and available [...]
There are many steps in creating your adoption plan. Meeting a prospective adoptive family for the first time is a moment filled with uncertainty, anticipation, and perhaps a touch of [...]
Creating a unique and meaningful adoptive family profile is an essential step in your adoption journey. It’s crucial to approach it thoughtfully, balancing openness, authenticity, and empathy. It is important [...]
By Claire Dixon, ACI Clinical Director and Therapist
Children face a variety of life stressors, and adoption can bring even more challenges and complexity to a child’s life. As a parent, it’s important to be attuned to your [...]
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