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Why Do I Feel Sad About Being Adopted as I Get Older?
Maybe you always thought you were fine with being adopted. You told people you were okay, and for a long time, you believed it. But as you age, a quiet sadness has crept…
How Can Parents Help an Adopted Child Who Feels Different at School?
Your daughter comes home from third grade quieter than usual. Over dinner, she finally asks, "Why didn't my real mom want me?" A classmate posed the question at recess, and she didn't know…
Why Can Transracial Adoptees Feel Caught Between Cultures?
Growing up in a loving family is a gift. But for transracial adoptees, those raised in a family of a different racial or cultural background than their own, that love does not always…
Why Connection May Not Feel Immediate After Adoption
Bringing a newly adopted baby home is a moment many parents have dreamed about for years. For some, the early days feel exactly as they hoped: tender, joyful, and full of warmth. For…
What Should I Do If I’m Struggling With My Adopted Child’s Behavior?
Parenting an adopted child is one of the most rewarding things a person can do. But it can also be one of the hardest. If your child's behavior leaves you feeling confused, exhausted,…
Navigating Identity and Belonging as an Adopted Child
Growing up with questions about who you are is something many children experience. For adopted children, those questions can run especially deep. "Where do I come from?" "Why do I look different from…
State of Illinois Adoption Webinar
Watch our webinar below to explore the State of Illinois adoption process and what you need to know.
What Should I Do If My Partner and I Disagree About My Pregnancy?
Finding out you are pregnant when you did not expect it brings up many different feelings. You might feel scared, excited, or completely shocked. When you and your partner disagree about what to…
More Than Professionals: Chelsea Laliberte Barnes & Tori Shaw Morawski on Life as Adoptive Moms
What does adoption really look like, from both a professional and personal perspective? In this episode, Chelsea Laliberte Barnes and Tori Shaw Morawski share their unique experiences as social workers and adoptive moms.…
The Adoption Journey Explained | Julia Kitzinger & Allyson Stefani
Join Julia Kitzinger and Allyson Stefani from Hopeful Beginnings in this heartfelt episode as they share insight into the adoption journey and the support available to families every step of the way. Don’t…
Post-placement for Birth Mothers: So Many Emotions
Choosing adoption is a profound and loving decision, but it's often accompanied by a wide range of intense emotions. If you are a birth parent experiencing feelings of sadness, grief or loss, please…
How Do Adoption Agencies Match Birth Parents With Adoptive Families?
Hopeful Beginnings knows that adoption is a delicate process. For those who have researched or have experience with domestic infant adoption, the term "matching process" may be familiar. This is the careful and…
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