When you contact an agency, you will likely be invited to attend an orientation session where you and other potential adoptive parents will learn about the agency’s procedures and you will receive application forms. If your application is accepted, you’ll pay a registration fee and go on to a pre-placement inquiry known as the “home [...]
"Is that really your sister-she's white and you're black?" It's true...my five year old daughter was asked this by a grown man while we were getting pedicures on our "Mom & Daughters Date" outing. This is just one example of the uncomfortable questions my Ethiopian princess faces from time to time. Fortunately, we have prepared [...]
The decision to adopt a child is a very important one. Adoptive parents need to be able to trust and rely on their agency. This summary highlights some things to consider when selecting an adoption agency. Choose a licensed adoption agency Each state has a licensing division that sets, monitors and maintains standards for child-placement. [...]
There are numerous ways that families hearts are knit together, each with a unique story! 💞 Research the programs that best fit your needs and please feel free to reach out to us at isupportadoptions@gmail.com for direction. Here are the most common types of adoptions... The biggest distinction related to types, is a domestic adoption vs. [...]
My name is Maria and my sister, Laura, and I have had three adoption experiences in our extended family and our efforts are dedicated to the children we love and for all the children waiting... Read on to learn more about I Support Adoption's story! "They want to adopt, but the expense...", she said. I [...]
I read recently that multiracial children are one of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population. I'm not surprised however...since bringing my adopted daughter home over five years ago, I have noticed a change in social attitudes. The number of mixed-race families is increasing due to interracial relationships, as well as an [...]
In 1997, the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute conducted a survey that found that 6 in 10 Americans have had personal experience with adoption, meaning that they themselves, a family member, or a close friend was adopted, had adopted a child, or had placed a child for adoption. The featured image is of I [...]
A season of thanks, a season of giving... Some of the things that come to mind when considering gratitude are healthy children, supportive family, quality time with loved ones, religious freedom and safety. As you make your year-end plans, please consider donating to I Support Adoptions (ISA) to help us continue our work of supporting [...]
This 6 minute video about adoption and unconditional love inspires and encourages!
This is a new day for I Support Adoptions! Since forming in 2008, the adoption community has evolved, and so have we, however, our main mission remains the same - to connect families wanting to adopt at-risk children with resources to make it happen. ISA has launched a fresh new site that features"What We Do" [...]
