Celebrate Adoption Through Art
ACI’s 40th Anniversary Community Art Exhibit To celebrate 40 years of building loving families through adoption, Adoption Choice, Inc. is inviting artists and community members to share their perspective on adoption through art. Whether adoption is part of your personal story, your family, or someone you love, your voice matters. Throughout 2026, selected pieces will […]
Talking About Adoption at Holiday Gatherings
Holidays often bring together people who care deeply but may not always know the right words. For adoptive families, questions about adoption can surface unexpectedly. Preparing for these moments can help protect your child’s emotional well-being while keeping gatherings supportive. Centering your child The most important guide in adoption conversations is your child’s comfort. Some […]
Honoring Birth Mothers During National Adoption Month in Wisconsin
National Adoption Month brings attention to adoption stories, families, and children. It is also a time to recognize birth mothers and birth parents whose love and decisions made those stories possible. Honoring birth mothers means acknowledging the full reality of adoption, including strength, loss, and enduring connection. Why honoring birth mothers matters Birth mothers are […]
Post Placement Support for Birth Parents in Wisconsin
After placement, many birth parents tell us that the world expects them to be okay quickly. In reality, the weeks and months that follow adoption can bring a wide range of emotions. Post placement support exists because adoption is not just a moment. It is a life experience, and birth parents deserve care long after […]
Can I See My Baby After Adoption? Open Adoption in Wisconsin
This is one of the first questions many birth parents ask us. If you are considering adoption, it is natural to wonder whether you will still be able to see your baby after placement. That question often carries hope, fear, love, and a deep desire to stay connected. At Adoption Choice Inc., we want you […]
Challenges Faced by Children in Foster Care
Children who enter foster care face unique and profound challenges that significantly impact their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being. Recognizing these challenges is essential for caregivers, educators, and social workers who aim to provide supportive, nurturing environments for foster children. Understanding the root causes and manifestations of these difficulties can help foster resilience and facilitate […]
Things to Consider When Traveling as a Transracial Family
My husband and I have always traveled frequently and when we adopted my daughter, I was in the process of traveling to do dissertation research in another country for my PhD. I knew we would travel with her a lot, but I was naive enough to think that it would be easy all the […]
Adoption and Social Media: Navigating Privacy and Sharing
When you first bring home your child post placement, you’re going to want to post about him or her right away on your social media accounts. This article explains the psychology for posting noting “when someone likes, shares, or comments on our posts, it acts as a form of social validation, making us feel acknowledged […]
Choosing the Right Adoption Professional in Wisconsin
Knowing what to do when you start the adoption process is hard. (I spoke to two law firms and two agencies and I still didn’t know what was best until I sat down and weighed each option.) Finding these people isn’t easy and knowing who to trust and what will be best for you isn’t […]
Preparing for Transitions: From Foster Care to Adoption
It is the hope of many that foster care would turn into a permanent placement. Though this happens for many people, it’s still important to remember that the goal of foster care is typically to provide a temporary home before reunification. However, we know this is not always the case, and should you be […]