by Indikon Media | Jun 17, 2019
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...
by Indikon Media | May 20, 2019
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...
by Indikon Media | Jan 21, 2019
Of all the steps involved in a domestic infant adoption, the adoption hospital stay can be the most nerve-wracking and emotional. For a birth mother, there is of course the difficulty of labor but also the emotional loss associated with potentially holding her baby...
by Indikon Media | Nov 19, 2018
The adoption process can be complex. There are agency guidelines, specific details of each unique adoption plan and legal requirements to take into account. As a hopeful parent considering adoption, you already have a lot on your plate. Trying to navigate the...
by Indikon Media | Jun 18, 2018
If you’re a prospective birth or adoptive parent considering open adoption, you might be worried about the other party of the adoption keeping their postadoption communication agreement. It’s an understandable concern; entering into an agreement for the next decade...
by Indikon Media | Apr 23, 2018
Choosing to place a child for adoption is rarely an easy decision to make. Many prospective birth mothers wonder, “Will adoptive parents love my child as much as I would?” “Will my child know who I am?” and, of course, “Is adoption right for me?” However, one common...
