Infant Adoption Guide

IAG 007: Adoption advertising and networking: An interview with Hal Kaufman of MyAdoptionAdvisor.com [Podcast]

Tim Elder — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 04:31:37 +0000

In this episode of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast, we talk with Hal Kaufman about domestic adoption advertising, networking and use of the internet in your adoption journey. Hal is an adoptive dad (two domestic infant adoptions) and the founder of MyAdoptionAdvisor.com. Since 2008, he has worked with hundreds of adopting parents who are pursuing [...]

IAG 006: Adoption Agency Review: An interview with Shawn Kane of American Adoptions [Podcast]

Tim Elder — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:24:47 +0000

In this episode of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast, we talk with Shawn Kane – adoptive dad and the Executive Director of American Adoptions, which is a full service adoption agency that works with adoptive couples and birthparents nationwide. They are one of the largest domestic adoption agencies in the U.S. – and they complete [...]

Adoption Book Review: My Paper Pregnancy Journal PLUS 5 reasons you should write down your adoption story

Tim Elder — Mon, 27 May 2013 20:43:54 +0000

Have you thought about how you could write down your adoption story? Delana H. Stewart, author of the adoption book Nine Year Pregnancy, has put together My Paper Pregnancy Journal – which is full of prompts, quotes, inspiration, and plenty of space to write about your adoption journey. When my wife and I went through our [...]

IAG 005: Adoption Agency Review: An interview with Mardie Caldwell from Lifetime Adoption Center [Podcast]

Tim Elder — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:19:02 +0000

In this episode of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast we talk with Mardie Caldwell, COAP (Certified Open Adoption Practitioner), CEO and Founder of Lifetime Adoption Center. Mardie is a nationally recognized adoption expert. She is the author of 7 books (soon to be 8) which include AdoptingOnline.com, Adoption: Your Step-By-Step Guide, and Called to Adoption. [...]

18 Money Saving Tips For Domestic Adoption Travel

Tim Elder — Sat, 04 May 2013 14:23:11 +0000

The costs for domestic infant adoption in the U.S. can be overwhelming – especially if you have to travel to another state. Once you are matched and know where you are traveling to, you can save money with some research and preparation. My wife and I have adopted twice – both times from other states. We made [...]

IAG 004: An Adoption Story – an interview with adoptive parents Josh & Laci [Podcast]

Tim Elder — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:38:04 +0000

CLICK HERE or on the PLAY button above to listen right now. In this episode of the Infant Adoption Guide Podcast you’ll hear the adoption story from new adoptive parents Josh and Laci – and how they adopted their little boy in early 2013! They share the ups and the downs of their adoption journey – [...]

How to adopt: What is the first step to start your domestic adoption journey?

Tim Elder — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 03:22:25 +0000

The adoption process can be very overwhelming. It is hard to know where to start. Before you begin your adoption journey, you must first understand how the process works and what your options are. But don’t worry – if you are just starting to look into what adoption is all about and you’re feeling overwhelmed, [...]

IAG 003: Adoption fundraising – an interview with CoupAide.com Founder Matt Lee [Podcast]

Tim Elder — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:33:33 +0000

In this episode I talk with Matt Lee, Founder of CoupAide.com - a unique fundraising platform for adoptive families who want to raise extra money for their adoption.Matt and I discuss how CoupAide.com helps adoptive families. Here is what it does: CoupAide provides your supporters (family, friends, anyone you want) with a useful and valuable incentive [...]

5 Tips for Surviving the Adoption Wait

Tim Elder — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:26:26 +0000

You know the old saying “good things come to those who wait”? For most of us who are trying to build our family through adoption – we have a hard time grasping this. Every day that we wait for our baby feels like forever. We so badly want to be parents, and it is soooo [...]

The AdoptionApp Review

Tim Elder — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:22:05 +0000

There is a new adoption app for iPods, iPads, iPhones and Android phones that helps you on your adoption journey. The AdoptionApp was created by Sharon Simons of MomAtLast.com. She is an adoptive mom who found herself having difficulty navigating her way through the Adoption Process. This provided the inspiration for her to create this mobile organizer & resource guide [...]

Adoption Tax Credit update: Now its permanent!

Tim Elder — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:51:08 +0000

The adoption tax credit has helped families offset the high cost of adoption since it was first put into law in 1997. Many folks see the credit as vital to providing loving homes to as many children as possible. As great as the credit has been for children and for adoptive parents, it has never been [...]