Forum: Adoption

If you are new to adoption then come here.

This board is sensitive to those who have chosen to build a family through adoption after the loss of a biological baby at any stage whether it be miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss. [taken from bigdippers welcome]

Adoption is a road to parenthood and a wonderful road to take, but it is not a cure for infertility and those feelings can still run deep. This is a safe haven to openly discuss our feelings about infertility which remain as we move onto adoption.

There are some unique challenges to adopting over the age of 35, and this a great place to share our challenges as well as our joys. Please feel free to share any of your concerns, questions, or personal experiences.

When you enter into an open adoption, you also enter into a relationship with the birth parents. This is a safe place to discuss the concerns as well as the rewards of dealing with your child's birth family.

This board is a support for people who have adopted or are considering adopting a child of a race different from their own.

This board is to help those who are going through the adoptive experience and would like to breastfeed. Get support from Moms who have successfully breastfed their adoptive baby and Moms who are just learing the process.

Please feel free to post your questions, provide information and interact with other members about all aspects of Domestic Adoption. We hope you are able to find the information and support you need.

This board is to help those that are going or have been through an adoption that did not end in finalization. If you need or want to offer some support, come visit here.

Please feel free to browse, post your questions, share information and interact with other members about all aspects of foster parenting and dealing with IF. We hope you are able to find the information and support you

The primary mission of the International Adoption Forum is to provide support for those interested in International Adoption. Please feel free to browse, post your questions, share information and interact with other members.

This board offers support and encouragement for all Adoptive Families who are waiting to be matched with potential Birthparents. It is also for those who have been matched and are waiting to be united with their little ones.

This board offers a supportive environment for all parents who have adopted. We welcome anyone that would like to share or learn more about parenting after adoption.

If you adopted a special needs child, or are contemplating it, this board is a safe place to share your joys, ask questions, and exchange ideas for therapies or treatments that allow each child to reach their maximum potential

Adoption is a unique path to family building. If you are new to the process you may have plenty of questions or concerns. Verteran a-parents can offer tips and advice that help you through this trying but rewarding time!