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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...
We're calling on America to spare the childless cat ladies. (And yes, J.D. Vance, we're talking about you.) This rising politician's cruel quote cut many down. He actually accused of those without biological children as being nothing more than "childless cat ladies."...
We'll be honest: we don't know how an open adoption works, elsewhere? But here's how open adoption has worked at Abrazo since we started doing it in 1994. Abrazo's favorite adoptions have typically been what is called "full-disclosure open adoptions." That may sound...
Are you new to adoption? We get it. Adoption is an option nobody usually plans to need, until they do, so nearly everyone starts out new to adoption. There's so much to learn about adoption before doing one, because it's a permanent arrangement if it's all done right....
Any time a question gets asked about money for adoption, one thing is sure: somebody is bound to get uncomfortable. And not without good reason. Because no adoption should ever happen just because money was the reason, right? It's against the law in every state for...
TikTok is currently ablaze over the story of what a man recently claimed was a surprise adoption in Texas. (For anyone unfamiliar with the term, a "surprise adoption" is typically an unexpected placement arranged after the birth of a baby who needs an immediate home.)...
3123 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78230 | 800-454-5683 | Email Us
24-Hour Birthparent HelpLine
for New Placing Parents/Medical Emergencies
Placing parents calling from Texas or surrounding states:
800-454-5683
Placing parents calling from outside Texas, please call collect:
210-342-LOVE (5683)
Placing parents text:
210-860-5683
Mailing address:
3123 Northwest Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78230