Identity Struggles When Adopted Teens Leave Home

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Check Out These Adoption Blogs

Sometimes, the best teachers are the ones who have been through it themselves. It can be comforting to read about people dealing with similar issues. Here are some blogs with unique adoption perspectives that we recommend checking out.Note: The opinions in these blogs do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Cradle and its staff […]
Planning a Homeland Visit: A Professional’s Perspective

Before the Trip How old should our child be when we visit her homeland? Generally speaking, your child should be between the ages of 8 and 11. During these years most children are eager to visit their homeland as tourists and to connect personally with the place where they were born. How do we prepare […]
Essays on Adoption from Cradle Adoptee Jim Astrove

In November 2020, Cradle adoptee Jim Astrove shared his adoption story every Thursday for National Adoption Month on his Facebook page. He graciously shared his story and insights with us and we got permission to share them with the Cradle Family. Read Jim’s insights below: Jim’s Cradle Connection My birth mother and birth father conceived […]
Supreme Court Ruling on Roe v Wade

In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade, we at The Cradle believe it is important to reaffirm our long-term commitment to expectant parents. Just as adoption is complex, so are the decisions faced by expectant parents who reach out to The Cradle, specifically individuals facing unplanned pregnancies. Through our counseling […]