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Why Do I Feel Shame for Considering Placing My Baby for Adoption
Talking about adoption is hard. It is one thing to decide that the best option for your baby may be adoption, but another to believe that the emotions you are experiencing are normal. At Tapestry Adoption, we walk alongside Expectant Moms every day who are weighing this choice. There are countless reasons why a woman…
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Background Checks for Adoption in Indiana
When pursuing adoption in Indiana, one of the most important steps for hopeful adoptive parents is completing background checks. This process is not meant to be intimidating, but rather to ensure that children are placed in safe, stable, and loving homes. At Tapestry Adoption, we walk alongside families during every step of the adoption journey—including…
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What Adoptive Families Should Know About Trauma-Informed Parenting
Children who are adopted may have struggles in the area of abandonment or identity but it’s important to not label all struggles as being connected to adoption.
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Background Checks for Adoption in Indiana
What is the process for background checks for adoption in Indiana? Why must they be done through a Licensed Child Placing Agency? What if I have something show up on my record. Will that disqualify me from adopting?
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What’s an Adoption Home Study?
Every state requires prospective adoptive families to participate in an adoption home study to ensure that adoptions are conducted legally and responsibly. The adoption home study process is designed to assess your ability to be a parent. The home study provider is a licensed social worker who is there to help you prepare for adoptive…
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The Benefits of Adoption: Hope and a Brighter Future
Adoption can bring hope, stability, and love in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy. It means your baby can have a safe, loving home, you can receive financial assistance during and after pregnancy, and you can take back control of your life. All of this is possible with free help and support from a licensed…
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An Unexpected Adoption Journey
When Natalie dialed Tapestry Adoption’s 24-hour emergency line, her hand trembled. She hung up before a voice could answer She called again—then hung up once more. On the third try, she finally found the courage to speak. “Samantha was like a light in the dark,” Natalie said later, remembering the intake specialist who answered her…
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Indiana Adoption and the Truth About Open Adoption
Open adoption has become the “gold star” approach in modern adoption practices. Stories of families that live in harmony and agencies that require mandatory visits—regardless of individual circumstances—often make the concept appear unquestionable. However, much like the diversity present in every adoption story, it’s important to evaluate both the benefits and risks of open adoption…
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Introduction to the Adoption Tax Credit
The Adoption Tax Credit is a beneficial program provided by the government to assist families with the financial costs of adopting a child. This tax credit is designed to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with the adoption process. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the Adoption Tax Credit, its…
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Home Study Checklist
What’s an Adoption Home Study? Every state requires prospective adoptive families to participate in an adoption home study to ensure that adoptions are conducted legally and responsibly. The adoption home study process is designed to assess your ability to be a parent. The home study provider is a licensed social worker who is there to…
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