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Adoption.com has published a release regarding the recent tragedy in Haiti and the response from the adoption community that has followed. For more information on how you can help the children affected by the earthquake in Haiti, please take a look at A Note Regarding the Children of Haiti. The people of Haiti are in our thoughts and prayers during this devastating time…

Recently, The Department of State posted a release regarding inquiries from American citizens concerned about the plight of children affected by the earthquake in Haiti. We understand that some Americans want to respond to the need of the children in Haiti by opening their homes to the orphans created by this disaster, however, we want to reiterate that it can be extremely difficult in these circumstances to determine the eligibility of children for intercountry adoption. Some children in Haiti have been temporarily separated from the parents and other family members, so the focus at this time is reconnecting families who have been torn apart by this devastating tragedy. If it is discovered that a child has been left parentless… [more]

Great news for waiting children in Oregon just in time for National Adoption Month! The Adoption.com Photolisting is excited to announce that the State of Oregon is now featuring it's waiting children right here on Adoption.com. Now, the children in Oregon can be viewed by potential families from anywhere in the United States at any time of the day or night. Families who are homestudy ready and certified to adopt in their state can submit inquiries via the Adoption.com Photolisting Inquiry Form. Those not currently homestudy ready can submit a Homestudy Assistance Form and get matched with a caseworker in their area who can help them get started on the journey to adopting from the U.S. foster care system. National Adoption

So you've read about National Adoption Month some place or you've seen a child featured on a local broadcast that talks about children in need of homes in the US Foster Care system and you're wanting to learn more. Depending on where you are in the education process, you may or may not know what the next steps are. Let's assume, for a minute, you're brand new and you're looking for guidance or advice on what the first steps are when deciding to move forward, that's easy enough, right? First, you'll want to find out how your state agency for children's issues is operated. Are you in a privatized state? Are all matters related to foster care or adopting from foster care handled through… [more]

Each year, the president of the United States issues a proclamation stating that November is National Adoption Month and 2009 is no different. On October 30, 2009, President Barack Obama issued the proclamation which honors those families that strengthened America through adoption and recommitted the United States to reducing the number of children currently awaiting adoption in the United States. National Adoption Month is an ever evolving month-long celebration of adoption that focuses on the needs of children who are currently awaiting their forever families in the U.S. Foster Care System. If you'd like to learn more about adopting from foster care, please complete the Homestudy Request Form and someone from your local state agency will contact you regarding the next steps required in your area. Are you already… [more]