The Barretos had their son, who they say is the joy of their lives. Then, their story took an unexpected turn -- they were ...

To adopt, you need to be over 21 years old and able to care for a child as they grow up - and ideally provide support even as ...

So, if you are planning to adopt a child this National Adoption Month, here are a few things to consider before introducing a new member into your family dynamic to make the journey a hassle-free ...

But the difference you can make in the life of a child and your family is incalculable. Adopting through the foster system has several financial aids available, which can drive the cost down to ...

For a couple that wishes to adopt, you must have been in a marital relationship for at least three years. A person who is married to the child’s parent can only adopt with the other biological ...

A Jewish couple barred from adopting a child due to their religion are the face of a prominent new campaign to defend the separation of church and state. Americans United for the Separation of ...

In this excerpt from the book "Mother/Founder," artist K'era Morgan describes how adoption changed her and her husband's ...

Adoption will not necessarily have negative effects on every adopted child. Some children, however, may experience negative emotional or psychological symptoms as a result of their adoption. For ...

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Private adoption agencies increasingly are focusing on open adoptions as research supports its benefits. What does the ...

Each week the T&G features a child up for adoption in Monday's Child. This week we feature Aliyana, 10, who loves to play in ...