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What to Know About Special Needs Adoption in Iowa

What to Know About Special Needs Adoption in Iowa

When many people think of “special needs adoption,” they often think of children with debilitating physical, emotional or mental disabilities. But, while it’s true that many wonderful families are interested in adopting a child with Down syndrome, adopting a deaf...
Building an Adoption Support System

Building an Adoption Support System

No man, or woman, is an island. This phrase, originally from a book of poetry written in the early 1600s, has become commonplace in our culture because it is so true. People don’t do well when they are alone. Isolation isn’t an ideal way of life in any context. This...
A Timeline of the Legal Adoption Process

A Timeline of the Legal Adoption Process

If you are an expectant mother considering adoption for your baby or a hopeful parent considering adoption for your family, you probably have a lot of questions about the adoption process. This is normal. You aren’t expected to be an expert about adoption when you...
5 Common Adoption Myths — And the Truth Behind Them

5 Common Adoption Myths — And the Truth Behind Them

Whether you are an expectant mother considering adoption or a hopeful parent trying to grow your family, adoption can seem confusing at first. It’s understandable to feel intimidated by the adoption process. Not only is it highly emotional time for everyone involved,...
Is Independent Adoption Right for You?

Is Independent Adoption Right for You?

Choosing adoption for a baby is one of the most difficult decisions any expectant mother can make. It’s a choice made out of unselfish love, because you know that the best chance for your baby to have a life of opportunity is with a loving, adoptive family. And you...