Adoption

Excellent graphic showing how many kids are awaiting permanent homes in each state in the US.

The Adoption and Jewish Identity Project (AJIP) is pleased to launch the first-ever project to gather the stories of young adult adoptees (ages 18 to 36) raised in American Jewish families. This effort is part of a research study by AJIP, which aims to improve the lives of Jewish adoptive families by creating broader understanding of the unique religious, cultural, and identity issues they face. We’re eager to collect stories that represent the wide range of experiences of t...oday’s adoptees, including, for example, different types of adoption, varieties of family composition, varying relationships with birth heritage, and a range of Jewish identities and backgrounds. Adoptees may contribute their stories in several formats, from written accounts to in-depth interviews. Please note: adoptees do not need to identify currently as Jewish in order to contribute their stories. Adoptees interested in contributing their stories should visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/AJIPAdopteeQuestionnaire to tell us a little bit about themselves, and we’ll be back in touch with more details.

Heartwarming story.

Tragic situation for adoptive families stuck in the Democratic Republic of Congo. If you know of anyway to help, please contact this family directly...

Good news for anyone considering adopting a drug exposed baby...

Meet Corteisha. She's smart, funny, respectful and in search of a family that truly cares.

For those of you in New York, there is a rumor that Spence-Chapin is closing their infant adoption program. I will try to find out if it is true.

I have worked with pregnant foster teens. Their one wish -- that their kids never enter the foster care system.

These two brothers are looking for a home where they can be together...

Beautiful story...

Excellent graphic showing how many kids are awaiting permanent homes in each state in the US.

Although this article is not about adoption, many adopted children were exposed to drugs in utero. Good news for drug-exposed children, but not so great for those living in poverty.

The last one is especially hard...