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Birthright Citizenship
Just after a controversial speech in Washington, D.C., Abrazo is already fielding questions about how threats to end birthright citizenship may impact adoption. So let's unpack this together, shall we? What is birthright citizenship, anyway? The United States...
Open Adoption Do’s & Don’ts
When it comes to open adoption do's & don'ts, there's the obvious and the not-so-obvious. Put the adopted child's needs first, always. Do what you say you will. Call or text at reasonable hours. Don't make surprise visits. Do keep each other informed of address...
Adopting a Baby in Texas
Interested in adopting a baby in Texas? Whether you reside in Texas or live out-of-state, Texas is politically known for being both pro-life and pro-family. That may be why so many people seek out information on adopting a baby in Texas. There are at least 50 hopeful...
Babies Who Need Homes
San Antonio was shaken by the news of a live newborn in our city who became one of a relatively small national number of babies who need homes. In the sixth largest city in America, a homeless mother was desperate enough to walk away from her child. Who does that,...
Temporary Adoption in Texas
Is it possible to do a temporary adoption in Texas? Texas adoption attorneys say there's no such thing here. But who's asking, and why? How would it work? Most importantly: would such a thing even be good for kids? Who Asks about Temporary Adoption in Texas? Here's a...
What to Ask Adoptive Parents
For prospective birthparents, it can be hard to know what to ask adoptive parents at first. (No worries! Abrazo helps clients through every adoption match.) Obviously, meeting anyone (by phone or FaceTime or in person) for the first time can be, well, awkward. ...
All about Adoption
"Okay, pretend I'm just a kid and tell me all about adoption?" It's harder to do than it sounds. Adoption is sometimes complicated, after all. (Which may explain what sometimes makes it hard for parents to explain adoption to children?) And helping anyone know "all...
Choose an Adoptive Family
With so many hopeful adopters out there, it may seem easy to choose an adoptive family? But choosing the right adoptive couple is not always simple. Sometimes looking over too many adoption profiles can feel totally overwhelming. (And what you see isn't always what...
Working with Adoption Consultants
It's not every day that the Federal Trade Commission sends out stern warning letters on behalf of anyone working with adoption consultants. In a highly unusual move, the FTC issued warning letters to 31 adoption intermediaries across the US. It was a much-needed...
Homecoming for Birthmothers
Why does one little adoption agency in America host a big homecoming for birthmothers? Glad you asked... here's why! A homecoming, according to Merriam-Webster, is "the return of a group of people usually on a special occasion to a place formerly frequented or...
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