Adoption Education

Our Favorite Adoption Resources

We are so excited for you to learn more about adoption through AGCI! To help you along your journey, we have compiled the following list ...
Together This Christmas

Together This Christmas 

For many, Christmas time is full of family traditions. Whether it be setting out cookies for Santa or watching a specific movie every Christmas morning, ...

Sleep Tips for Parents & Adopted Kids

Losing sleep as a newly adoptive parent? Read our tips to help you (and your child) catch some rest!

Adopting a Child with Autism

As you begin your adoption journey, you’re likely to pause as you consider your future child’s abilities; from diagnoses like fetal alcohol spectrum disorders to ...

Post-Adoption Depression

We know adoption poses a big transition for families. While adoption is an exciting time of newness, love, and joy, post-adoption depression is a very ...

10 Ways to Help An Adoptive Family

While ways to support expecting parents are well established, for many, it's harder to understand the best ways to support an adoptive family.

Why is International Adoption So Expensive?

Let’s break down the costs of international adoption to unveil some of the steps and stakeholders involved.

Partner Highlight: Show Hope is Breaking Down Adoption Barriers Through Medical Care Grants!

We are thrilled to share that an organization dedicated to breaking down adoption barriers offers medical care grants to support adoptive families at any stage ...

Becoming a Mom Through Adoption

My husband and I got married in 2011. We wanted a big family. When you get married, you think you’re going to plan out your ...

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: A Deeper Dive

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) falls, as the name implies, on a spectrum. Some people go their whole lives largely unaffected by FASD, while others ...

What Does It Mean to Adopt a Child with FASD?

While FASD can at times be a puzzling condition that is difficult to be diagnosed, there is so much hope for children and families living ...

Answering Your Questions About Adopting a Child With HIV

Can a child with HIV spread HIV from a cut or scrape?* HIV can only be transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, sexual contact, breastmilk, and IV ...