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The Impact of Adoption on Teen Identity Formation (NCFA Article)
Sharing a National Council For Adoption Article Adopt International is a proud member of NCFA. Adopt International and NCFA have a shared vision of a world in which all children everywhere have nurturing, permanent families. The following is an article included in NCFA's Adoption Matters | November 2020 Adoption impacts teen identity formation through lifelong emotional, cultural, and psychological effects, especially during adolescence. In this Adoption Advocate authored b
AdoptInter
Oct 12 min read


Special Needs Adoption from India: What Families Should Know About the Referral Process
In India, adoption is managed through a regulated national system overseen by CARA (the Central Adoption Resource Authority). Within this system, some children are identified as having special medical or developmental needs that require additional consideration during the adoption process. For families exploring adoption from India, this can feel unclear or even intimidating at first, particularly if it is not yet obvious what types of conditions this may include or how decis
Alexander de Villiers
Sep 255 min read


Adopting a Child from India: Eligibility, Timelines, and What to Expect
Adopting a child from India is a structured, multi-stage process that involves both U.S. and Indian authorities working in parallel. It is a regulated pathway involving several approvals, documentation stages, eligibility checks, and a complex and sometimes lengthy timeline.
Alexander de Villiers
Sep 255 min read


What Is CARA? How India's Adoption Authority Protects Children and Families
If you are exploring the possibility of adoption from India, you may be wondering what CARA is and what role it plays in the process. The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is India’s central adoption authority, responsible for overseeing and regulating the adoption process. CARA’s role is to ensure that each adoption is ethical, carefully managed, and in the best interests of the child.
Alexander de Villiers
Sep 254 min read


Open Adoption Explained: What It Means for You and Your Child
Discover what open adoption is and what it means for you and your child with impartial advice and guidance from the team at Adopt International.
AdoptInter
Aug 243 min read


Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy? Understanding Your Options and What Adoption Can Mean
Facing an unplanned pregnancy and unsure what course of action to take? Learn about your options from Adopt International.
AdoptInter
Aug 243 min read


Does the Biological Father Have to Consent to Adoption?
Does the biological father have to consent to adoption? Adopt International explains how consent laws vary during the adoption process.
AdoptInter
Aug 174 min read


Understanding Adoption Papers as a Birth Mother
Adopt International explains adoption forms to help you better understand adoption papers as a birth mother.
AdoptInter
Aug 174 min read


Ethical Adoption Agencies: How to Choose the Right One
Adopt International explains what to look for in ethical adoption agencies and how to choose the right one.
AdoptInter
Jun 173 min read


¿Qué es una adopción cerrada?
Descubre qué es una adopción cerrada, en qué se diferencia de una adopción abierta y cómo las madres biológicas pueden encontrar padres adoptivos que respeten sus deseos y apoyen su plan de adopción.
AdoptInter
May 64 min read


¿Cómo funciona la adopción?: La perspectiva de una madre biológicae
Si estás embarazada, estás considerando la adopción y te preguntas cómo funciona este proceso, tu experiencia estará determinada por tus circunstancias, tus sentimientos y tus decisiones. Cada situación es diferente, y no existe una única manera «correcta» de transitar el proceso de adopción. Creemos firmemente que la adopción debe ser un camino flexible y de apoyo, en el que tú mantengas el control en cada etapa de tu recorrido.
AdoptInter
May 64 min read


How does adoption work: A birth mother's perspective
If you are pregnant and considering adoption and wondering how adoption works, your experience will be shaped by your circumstances, your feelings, and your choices. Every situation is different, and there is no single right way to move through the adoption process. We firmly believe that adoption should be a flexible and supportive journey where you remain in control at every stage of your adoption journey.
Alexander de Villiers
May 54 min read


Adoption support groups: For birth mothers
Support can make a meaningful difference at every stage of an adoption journey, and what matters most is having access to connection, understanding, and steady support that meets you where you are emotionally. For women considering adoption, support is something that can evolve over time, offering reassurance, community, and space when you need it most.
Alexander de Villiers
May 54 min read


Adoption Stories: Understanding the Emotional Journey of Birth Mothers
Learn what a closed adoption is, how it differs from open adoption, and how birthmothers can find adoptive parents who respect their wishes and support their adoption plan.
Alexander de Villiers
May 53 min read


Carryforward Adoption Tax Credit Refundable
Carryforward amounts of the adoption tax credit from prior years (before 2025) may be refundable up to $5,000 per qualifying child.
AdoptInter
Apr 82 min read


What is a closed adoption?
Learn what a closed adoption is, how it differs from open adoption, and how birthmothers can find adoptive parents who respect their wishes and support their adoption plan.
frank50788
Mar 233 min read


Questions to ask when considering adoption: a guide for birthmothers
If you are considering adoption, these important questions can help you explore your options and understand how to find adoptive parents who respect your wishes.
frank50788
Mar 233 min read


Make an adoption plan: a guide for birthmothers
Learn how to make an adoption plan that reflects your wishes, provides support, and helps you find adoptive parents who respect your decisions.
frank50788
Mar 233 min read


Choosing adoption: A guide for birthmothers
Learn what to expect when choosing adoption, including how to create an adoption plan, find adoptive parents, and how our team can help.
AdoptInter
Feb 193 min read


Adoption options
Learn about your adoption options, how to find adoptive parents, and discover the resources available for women considering adoption.
AdoptInter
Feb 193 min read
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