Celebrating the Power of Love in Adoption

“There is only happiness in this life. To love and be loved.” by George Sand

We believe that family can come in different forms, and it's important to cherish both biological and chosen bonds. The richness of human connection is limitless. We celebrate the connections between birth and adoptive families and are dedicated to creating a world where every child and parent feels valued, supported, and unconditionally accepted.

Happy soon-to-be Valentine's Day from our PairTree family to yours!

Adoption in the News

• American Express Shares Why it Offers Up to $35,000 in Adoption Benefits to Employees by Kristin Parisi, HR Brew
• This Michigan Woman Hadn't Seen Her Brother in Decades. Here's How She Found Him by Rachel Greco, Lansing State Journal
• Governor Once Again Rejects Bill to Expand New York Parents’ Chances for Contact With Their Adopted Children by Adilia Watson & Susanti Sarkar, The Imprint
• This Trendy Maker of Baby Clothes Treated a New Mom with Old Fashioned Disrespect by Danielle Campoamor, MSNBC

Upcoming Virtual Events

Join our free educational events with expert guest speakers!

• RSVP for Understanding & Navigating Open Adoption with Jess Nelson - February 16th from 10-11am EST
• RSVP for Prenatal Exposure & How to Prepare with Dr. Sara Silvestri - February 22nd from 10-11am EST

The Latest Insights

• The Ultimate Adoption Reading List - Education is so important in adoption, but adoption education extends far beyond the requirements during the home study process. We put together The Ultimate Adoption Reading List …a go-to guide for adoption education.
• 5 Post-Placement Tips for Adoptive Families - With preparation, education, and support, you can make the most of the post-placement period and cherish this special time with your child. Here are 5 Post Placement Tips for Adoptive Families to help new adoptive parents get ready for the beautiful journey ahead.
• 30 Most Common Qs Expectant & Birth Parents Have - Expectant and birth parents should be asking TONS of questions throughout the adoption process, but sometimes it’s difficult for them to exercise their voices. The most important part of adoption is to be informed, so we compiled a thoughtful and comprehensive list of the 30 Most Common Questions Expectant and Birth Parents Have About Adoption .
• 9 Common Misconceptions in Adoption Home Studies - There are plenty of misconceptions about adoption home studies, and we're here to help put your mind at ease as you head into the home study process! In 9 Common Misconceptions in Adoption Home Studies , we discuss some common themes we often hear. Let’s discuss common themes we often hear.

Book of the Month

Tell Me My Story: What Does Adopted Mean? by Raquel McCloud

The first in the "Tell Me My Story" series, this sweet book captures the way a young child might begin to process their adoption story, and all of the complex questions and big emotions to come. Relatable, educational, supportive, and thoughtful, What Does Adopted Mean? is a tool to help normalize adoption conversations in your home at any age.

Raquel McCloud is a child of kinship care, birth mom in reunion, and kinship adoptive mom who has created a beautifully written and skillfully illustrated set of children’s books to help families with young kiddos navigate complex conversations. Raquel’s passion for advocacy and education are only surpassed by her desire to encourage hope and healing. Check out her complete library of books!

Featured Podcast

Founder Erin Quick and Community Manager Jess Nelson recently joined the Creating a Family team to talk family profiles!

We invite you to listen and get answers to common questions like: How can you create an adoptive parent profile to help you stand out and show what makes you unique??