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r/Adoption

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For adoptive families, birth families, adoptees, current and former foster youth, and other interested individuals to share stories, support each other, and discuss adoption-related news.

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to r/Adoption by VisualJumpy1077
2 months ago
I don't feel anything.
to r/Adoption by Professional31235
2 months ago
Struggling with ethics
New to Adoption (Adoptive Parents)
to r/Adoption by CalypsoNymph69
3 months ago
Bogota, Colombia
Searches
in Bogotá, Colombia
to r/Adoption by Professional-bacon99
2 months ago
Would the social worker say anything if they find intimate toys after the home study?
Pre-Adoptive / Prospective Parents (PAP)
to r/Adoption by -TerrificTerror-
2 months ago
I just heard the biological mother passed away, how to proceed.
Miscellaneous
to r/Adoption by Mindless-Eye6632
3 months ago
Looking for Biological mother
Searches
to r/Adoption by Mindless-Eye6632
3 months ago
Good place to start searching?
to r/Adoption by Smooth-Poet1393
2 months ago
Texas CPS
in Texas
to r/Adoption by Pride_Amazing
2 months ago
Feeling lost and conflicted after Ancestry dead end
Searches
to r/Adoption by maneater1414
2 months ago
I 19F lie about being adopted and idk why
to r/Adoption by AllDayAllSlay
2 months ago
Adopting a disabled 11 year old
to r/Adoption by NoCollar222
2 weeks ago
Adoptee Dissociation
Adult Adoptees
to r/Adoption by catphoood
4 months ago
Told my mom I didn’t want to personally adopt and she got hurt by it.
Adult Adoptees
to r/Adoption by RedKawi_
3 months ago
Not adopted, but had a family member who was
Miscellaneous
to r/Adoption by Competitive-Ice4075
8 months ago
Suing the adoption agency?
to r/Adoption by _why_not_
1 month ago
What are examples of high levels of needs in teens up for adoption?
to r/Adoption by _happymess__
9 months ago
Are there any shows/movies you guys think accurately depicts adoption and the struggles that come with it ?
Books, Media, Articles
to r/Adoption by beggingoceanplease
8 months ago
Punnet Square experiences
to r/Adoption by Due_Biscotti7470
2 months ago
Meeting my son for the first time since my delivery. Advice?
to r/Adoption by CharminglilCunt
4 months ago
Just curious - How often do adoptees look for their BP?
Miscellaneous
to r/Adoption by Romantic-Tapeworm
4 months ago
Seeking Advice on adjustment for my daughter
to r/Adoption by Big_Stop8917
9 months ago
Nervous about potential infant adoption
to r/Adoption by _happymess__
9 months ago
Is it a bad idea to allow adopted children to spend vacation with bio fam?
to r/Adoption by _why_not_
1 month ago
Stories from people that were adopted as teens?
Pre-Adoptive / Prospective Parents (PAP)
to r/Adoption by Due_Biscotti7470
2 months ago
My recent (unusual) adoption story