Adoption is a beautiful blessing, but as a parent who already has biological children, you have to consider how a change to your family structure and dynamic doesn’t just affect you. No matter how well-received the idea of adoption is by your biological children, this is a life-altering experience … [Read more...]

Adoptions don’t always go as planned, and, like people, no two adoptive families share the exact same story.  Sometimes, the children exhibit unusual behavior changes or fail to bond with their parents after the finalization of their adoption. Sometimes, family deaths, disability, and other … [Read more...]

At the Alabama Free Will Baptist Children’s Home, our ministry focuses on providing children a safe haven during crises, but we also do what we can to help their families and support other families going through similar situations. However, the safety and well-being of the children we serve will … [Read more...]

When a family goes through a separation, loss, or a period of instability, the children have no control over what follows. Even though adoption is a beautiful thing, the stories of adopted children often begin with these types of situations—those of anxiety-provoking uncertainty.   The … [Read more...]

Adopted children often face a unique set of challenges when it comes to bullying and finding a sense of belonging. Teasing, exclusion, and bullying are some of the most difficult experiences a child can face; these feelings can linger and affect many areas of an adopted child’s life. Often, adopted … [Read more...]