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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

Ken Mullner

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

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Adam Pertman

Adam Pertman

Executive director of the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute...

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When a Crib is Too Small

When a Crib is Too Small

What should you look to buy when adopting an older child?

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Choosing an Agency

Choosing an Agency

One of the most important steps on the road to adopting a...

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Avoiding Adoption Scams

Avoiding Adoption Scams

Keep yourself safe during the adoption process.

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Fostering a Family

Fostering a Family

Instead of pulling an Angelina and finding a child in Zimbabwe...

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Does the Shoe Fit?

Does the Shoe Fit?

Contemplating adoption? Some women decide it’s not for...

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Positive Speak

Positive Speak

Educate yourself on positive adoption language and be more...

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A Special Kind of Adoption

A Special Kind of Adoption

Raising any child is a tough job requiring patience, compassion...

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