Articles & Stories: The Process

Clinical Articles

The Referral Process
by Deborah Waterman, MHSA
As you approach each pahse of the adoption process, your next set of concerns and questions naturally arise.

The Waiting Game
by Lisa Lovett, MSW, LCSW
The journey to adoptive parenthood is peppered with waiting.

What Your Homestudy Can Do For You
by Lisa Lovett, MSW, LCSW
During my time with Wide Horizons, I have met many wonderful people who are on their way to becoming adoptive parents.

Family Stories

The Best Christmas Ever!
by Tammi S
"This will be our last Christmas without children!" was a phrase my husband and I started saying to each other in 2003.

The Bluest Eyes I Have Ever Seen
by Jenn W
My husband, Gregg, and I came to adoption in August, 2004. We had just had our second miscarriage after losing a full term baby girl the year before.

The Day I Adopted Phoebe
by Lochlainn M
"Tonight's the night," my mom whispered in my tired ear. "What?" I said half asleep. "Phoebe's coming and..." That's all I needed to hear.

Thoughts of You
by Carla
January 16, 1998: Yesterday, we sent off our application packet. Today, we can say we are expecting a baby.