Adoption Stories and Support

As National Adoption Month draws to a close, let’s remember that there are still children and youth waiting to be adopted, and that the complex experiences of adopted children and their families are life-long experiences.

Here are 15 poignant and diverse stories about many aspects of adoption that are definitely worth reading. They include thoughts on the role of curiosity in an adoptee’s life, experiences of transracial adoptees, using Facebook and other modern technology to learn about birth parents, the best things about adopting an older child, and how to live with the dichotomies of adoption.

If you have adopted a child or youth in Vermont, remember that the Vermont Adoption Consortium offers a variety of resources for you and your family. These include a great lending library, education and training, in-home parent education, consultation with treatment teams, and much more. Learn about their work and services here.

However adoption may have touched your life, keep in mind Jillian Lauren’s words, “Adoption is complicated, but it is also rich with narratives of strength.”