China’s “only child” policy, which was designed to reduce overall population growth in the nation, was enacted in 1979. It was the hope of the Chinese government that, by limiting families to just one child, they could slow population growth, if not stop it completely. In fact, the policy has had the effect of reducing ...
Deciding to adopt a child is one of the biggest life changing events a couple can make. You must decide whether to adopt a child locally, nationally, or internationally. You must take into account whether you desire to adopt an infant, an older child, a sibling group, or even a child with special needs. Once ...
When 42-year-old Stephanie and her husband picked up the infant daughter they adopted, the new mom was so excited, she couldn’t sleep on the flight from China to Los Angeles. Despite years of infertility treatments, the Illinois couple had been unable to conceive. They clung emotionally to each other when the Chinese government clamped down ...
When my husband and I decided to adopt a child, we knew we wanted to adopt a baby girl. We already had 2 boys of our own, however, they were both diagnosed with Autism when they were toddlers. We were soon told by professionals that it would be wise if we did not have anymore ...
Adoption is a complicated, strenuous, and in many cases heartbreaking process. People who are unable to have children look to adoption as their last hope, not knowing how long and stressful the process can be. This shouldn’t discourage people from pursuing this option, but it helps to know and understand the different types of adoption ...
Thanks in part to the success of Holt International adoption agency, Eugene, Oregon has a strong adoption-friendly culture and several agencies available within and around Eugene to assist parents in building their families through adoption. The largest and most well-known adoption agency in Eugene is Holt International. Founded by Harry and Bertha Holt in the ...
