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When DNA and Social Media Change the Story: What International Adoptive Families Need to Know The New Reality of Adoption in a Digital World Adoption used to be something families could shape quietly. Especially in international adoptions, many parents believed their child’s story would stay protected — known only to them, the agency, and perhaps...

Why International Adoption Still Matters: The Ongoing Need for Families Millions of children still need families. Discover why international adoption matters and how Children’s House International supports families through the journey. The Need Hasn’t Gone Away: Why International Adoption Still Matters Every child deserves the love and stability of a family. Yet around the world,...

How to Talk to Your Child About Being Adopted: A Guide for International Adoptive Families Learn how to talk to your child about being adopted with confidence and compassion. Tips for international adoption families, transracial adoption, and building a positive adoption story from the start. Why Talking About Adoption MattersFor many international adoption families, the...

Looking Beyond the Photo: What Parents Should Know About Waiting Children and Special Needs Adoption Learn the truth about waiting child adoption and special needs adoption — why photos may be outdated, medical information limited, and how Children’s House International supports families through expert reviews, home study guidance, and country-specific adoption education. For many prospective...

On the Ground and Full of Hope: Why Now Is the Time to Consider Adoption from Bulgaria, Romania, and Portugal Get the latest updates on international adoption opportunities from Bulgaria, Romania, and Portugal. Learn how Children’s House International is strengthening partnerships to build brighter futures for children. From the Executive Director’s Desk: Strengthening Partnerships, Building...

India Adoption Made Easier for OCI Cardholders: Why Now Is the Time to Grow Your Family Discover how OCI cardholders benefit from India’s international adoption process. Learn how Children’s House International can guide you on your India adoption journey with compassion and expertise. Adopting a child is a life-changing decision filled with hope, love, and...

New European Travel Requirements for Adoption Families For families working with Children’s House International, upcoming European travel requirements could affect your plans to bring home your adopted child from Bulgaria, Portugal, Hungary, Romania, or Georgia. To ensure smooth travel, it’s critical to understand the changes related to the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel...

A Single Mom’s Adoption Story: How Adopting from India Gave Me a Family A Birthday, a Nation, and a New Beginning In our home, July 4th isn’t just America’s Independence Day — it’s my son Tommy’s birthday. His orphanage in India gave him this date, since his exact birthdate was unknown. But somehow, it always felt right....

Reassuring Hope: Trump Administration Supports Legal Immigration and International Adoption “We want people to come into our country, but they have to come in legally.” — President Donald J. Trump As the Trump administration continues to shape U.S. immigration policy in 2025, many adoptive families are understandably seeking clarity and reassurance. The good news is that legal...