adoption
Supreme Court affirms adoption law that aims to keep Native American children with tribes
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a challenge to a decades-old federal law that gives preference to Native American families in foster care and adoption proceedings of Native children.
Family of NY realtor killed in 'ghost plane' crash reveals way she met adoptive parents at 40
Adina Azarian, 49, a top real-estate agent in East Hampton and Manhattan, was adopted 9 years ago by business magnate John Rumple and his wife Barbara after an accidental meeting.
I 'sued' my parents for having me without my permission — now I have kids
The Hoboken woman's bold remarks have birthed over 2.2 million views on TikTok.
Dad changes adopted child's name, gives it to 'miracle' biological son instead: 'People like you shouldn't adopt'
A man has been slammed on Reddit after he admitted to changing his adopted son's name after the birth of his biological 'miracle' baby.
Dad who claims he adopted 6-year-old who was really a violent adult breaks down over 'abuse'
"One night, I opened my eyes and Natalia is standing at the foot of the bed with a knife in her hand."
I feed my 12 kids one big dish in a baby pool — haters say I'm 'vile' and 'insane'
This is nacho average family-style snack.
Gay 'throuple' hopes to be second in US to officially be parents
Ben Rodriguez, Mitch and Benjamin Rolam are three partners who are looking to get all their names on their adopted daughter's birth certificate, a feat only done one other time...
Adoption rights activist recalls crusade to access birth records
In her book “Hole in My Heart: Love and Loss in the Fault Lines of Adoption” the birth mother recounts the experience of giving a child up more than five decades ago.
I was a struggling teen mom of premature triplets — my NICU nurse adopted me
“I’m so proud to be Shariya’s mom," Katrina Mullen said. “She just amazes me every day. When she’s frustrated with the babies, she never raises her voice."
Christian mother sues state for denying adoption over her gender beliefs
An Oregon mother of five claims her religious beliefs on gender barred her from adopting a pair of siblings in her state, and now she's taking to the courts to...
My family and the internet think I'm 'heartless' for not adopting smelly fox
The man explained that his wife and two teenagers visited an animal sanctuary/rescue while he was at work and "apparently had a good time."
Doing adoption the 'right' way can work for everyone involved
The past year has not been good for the image of adoption. In the wake of the Dobbs decision rolling back abortion rights last June, the media has been filled...
My husband divorced me after I helped his niece adopt out her baby
Dear Abby advises a woman who asks if she's in the wrong for helping her niece-in-law give her child up for adoption.
'World's least adoptable dog' goes viral as rescue admits: 'He loves to bite'
This toothless dog finally has something to smile about.
Girl, 11, who was allegedly killed by adoptive mom weighed just 48 pounds
An 11-year-old San Diego girl who died after allegedly being tortured and starved by her adoptive mom and grandparents was so emaciated that “her bones protruded from her skin,” a...
Twins from world's oldest frozen embryos born at 30 years old
Babies Lydia and Timothy Ridgeway came from embryos frozen by an anonymous couple in April 1992 and were born to parents Rachel and Philip outside of Portland this past Halloween.
Former foster dad sentenced for recording, molesting 18 children
Justin Dwayne Johnson Sr. was sentenced to 170 years in prison on Thursday.
Megachurch elder, parents charged in death, torture of adopted daughter
Leticia McCormack, 49, was charged Monday with murder, three counts of torture and three counts of willful cruelty to a child in the death of Arabella McCormack, the San Diego...
Couple in Native American adoption fight says losing child would be an ‘earthquake’
Chad and Jennifer Brackeen, whose fight to adopt Native American children has taken them to the Supreme Court, now fear losing custody of the child who has lived with them...
Playful cat with no sex organs is up for adoption
Hope was born with neither sex organs developed, with vets saying it's the first case they've seen of this kind.