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Susan Soon-Keum Cox

Susan Soon-Keum Cox

Adoptee and the vice president of public policy and external...

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Ken Mullner

An adoptive parent and executive director of the National...

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Adam Pertman

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The Adoption Option

For nearly 20 years, Jim and Julie Nelson of California had been a childless couple longing to share their loving embrace with a child—but just weren’t getting pregnant. The couple is currently in the process of adopting their fourth child since 2003. “These children came to us fragmented and broken; we had the opportunity to help them heal and be whole,” says Julie.

Though their story is inspiring and unique in its own way, some 127,000 children are adopted each year in the United States. Couples and singles alike are opening their homes and adopting... Read more of "The Adoption Option"»

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Your Adoption Adventure

Your Adoption Adventure

Congratulations on your decision to enrich your family through adoption! Many children of all ages and walks of life are waiting for loving parents and hoping for warm, nurturing homes.

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Wanted: A Child to Love

Wanted: A Child to Love

You think it would be easy to adopt, but it's harder than...

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Adoption Ban

Adoption Ban

Sorry, unmarrieds in Arkansas. No kids for you.

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