2022
Adult Adoptee Access to Adoption and Birth Records: History, Controversy, Legislation, and Societal Change
Written by our friends at the National Council For Adoption
At Hope’s Promise, we are for ALL children and families. That includes adoptees. Because our adoption program has been in existence since 1990, we have a lot of adoptees who are now adults. It is our priority through ethical practices and compassion to walk alongside these adoptees, no matter their age, to provide them with education and counseling when needed.
This blog, by our friends at the National Council For Adoption, addresses the adult adoptees access to adoption and birth records. Access to adoption and birth records for adopted individuals sits at the intersection of ethics, privacy, confidentiality, and adoptee rights. Carefully navigating these delicate topics requires an understanding of the history of adoptee records access, the legal statutes and legislative actions that have shaped it, and the impact of DNA technologies. In this month’s issue of the Adoption Advocate, author and adult adoptee Abigail Lindner, breaks it all down and offers some suggested changes and considerations for the future. https://adoptioncouncil.org/publications/adult-adoptee-access-to-adoption-and-birth-records-history-controversy-legislation-and-societal-change/
2021
The Future of Adoption from Foster Care: A Call for Collaboration
America’s foster care system is in crisis. Despite real efforts to effect change, over 120,000 children remain in the system awaiting a permanent family through adoption. Finding the right families requires innovative solutions and collaborative partnerships. In this issue of the Adoption Advocate from the National Council for Adoption , they highlight the work of private agencies, like Hope’s Promise, who are successfully partnering with the public sector to achieve better outcomes for kids in the foster care system. Their experiences and guidance can serve as a springboard for more agencies to expand their services into this critical area of work.
2021
WHEN YOUR CHILD PUSHES YOU AWAY
When most children get hurt or become afraid, they go to a parent. After all, parents are the ones
2021
2021 Is the Perfect Year to Foster or Adopt
At the start of every year, we set goals with every intention of checking off each
2021
5 Things That Helped Me Get Through The Year I Placed My Baby For Adoption
Placing my baby for adoption was hard but I have never wished that I would have single parented. There were five things
2021
Guide to Adoption Grants/Subsidies & Assistance for Adoptive Parents
People who are interested in adopting are often worried about their ability to come up with the necessary funds for the adoption process.
2020
Why is Adoption Not Seen as an Option?
When it comes to unplanned pregnancy, the most common choices for U.S. women are abortion or parenting.
2020
3 Powerful Lessons Foster Care Has Taught Me
Adoption, foster care, and advocacy were not part of Jami’s dreams for her life, but God changed her heart when He made her aware, and she is passionate about helping others become aware too! She and her husband Clint are parents to their seven children (five through adoption).
2020
The Effects of Adoption on Biological Siblings
My life changed completely when adoption became part of my story. Adoption encouraged me to become more empathetic, compassionate, understanding, and mature.
2020
Can I Adopt a Baby From Foster Care
In May, we recognized National Foster Care Awareness Month. In the same breath, we advocate for children in foster care who wait for adoptive families.