When the adopted child is a different race than the parents it’s called a transracial adoption. The whole family, even including the birth mother, forms a transracial family. For example, Sandra Bullock and her son are a transracial family. Since we are open to a child from any ethnic/racial background there’s a possibility that we’ll … More Did You Know? The term Transracial Adoption.
One of the big steps to adopting is being LEGALLY ALLOWED to adopt. This requires getting a license to adopt. In order for us to be licensed to adopt we had to complete a Home Study. The Home Study is a ”comprehensive examination of employment history, home, physical and emotional health, finances and personal relationships … More Did You Know? The Home Study.
Did You Know? About Open Adoption. In VERY SIMPLE terms, Open Adoption means that the adoptive family and the birth mother/family share some level of identifying information and ongoing contact. As we learned about open adoption, we grew more confident that it was beneficial for everyone involved. The birth mother (and possibly father) play a … More Did You Know? About Open Adoption?
Rachel + Andrew hope to adopt 