"Aaronson used The Homecoming Project, a federally funded Minnesota Adoption Resource Network experiment now in its third year, to find Maria. It lets kids describe themselves to help find their own families."

"The Adoption-Friendly Workplace, a resource center for those who advocate for workplace adoption benefits, recommends...strategies for prospective parents whose employers do not offer adoption assistance benefits..."

"The new Office of Children and Families in the Courts will work to ensure that each child in foster care or a similar setting gets a permanent-placement plan within a year..."

"...one of the biggest benefits of an RESP is the sense of security the plan provides by ear-marking the money specifically for your child's education. They're partly just a way to keep money safe from any other spending."

"For the past 26 years there's been a push for legislation to allow all people adopted in New Jersey to see their original birth certificates. Now, with changing attitudes about family reunions and increasing evidence that a person's medical history can help prevent and better manage some medical conditions, adoptees think they may finally have a shot at changing the law."

"Nearly 10 years laters, [Sen. Mike] DeWine and other cheerleaders of the law are celebrating the bill's successes: Foster adoptions have increased 64% nationwide..."

"...many young parents don't realize that any pay received during maternity leave often is funded through short-term disability insurance. Fail to sign up for the insurance... and you'll miss out on the benefit..."

"...lessening the frustration and anxiety in her bucket is the best way to help her, and give her the opportunity to use her self-regulating skills."

"I think it's important for adoptive parents to see what your child's comfort level is with sharing information, and guiding them (if needed) with coming up with appropriate responses to peoples questions."