Newborn adoption

Are you adopting a newborn from the hospital? Learn what to expect and how to prepare for your first hospital adoption experience.

When adopting a newborn from another state, it is extremely important to be prepared. You will likely have to stay in that state until the ICPC (Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children) paperwork clears and you are allowed to legally bring your baby home. Every state has their own adoption laws, but you can

Lifetime's adoption website includes our blog about adoption. Get info on birth parents, what to expect in open adoption, and more!

"From the moment I saw his little tiny self laying in that bed, I knew—that was my baby."

One of my joys as an adoption consultant is telling adoption stories. There are dozens of them filling these pages; stories of God setting the lonely in families, stories of His faithfulness, and stories of families coming together. Today LeAnne, an adoptive mama, tells their story... Our good Lord has blessed our family with many children; all but one of those He called home to Himself after a few short weeks. Our journey to adopt has also not been easy. After a year and a half with a local…

It is a process to move from being woman and baby to mother and child. Learn practical ways to bond with your adopted baby on Adopting.

Family and wedding photographer Kate Parker was given a beautiful opportunity to turn her camera on her own extended family to document her sister's adoption of a beautiful baby boy named Sam. The photo series, fittingly named “Blended,” is a perfect example of the unconditional love that a family has for its children, be they adopted or otherwise.

Are you excited about announcing your new baby boy's arrival? Get this announcement card and personalize yourself.

After Spear was born there was a bit of awkwardness in dealing with decision making. Right away so many questions were asked regarding his care and I always tried to defer to Mama E. The