by AllPaths Family Building | Feb 26, 2017 | Adoption
By Amy S. Cohen, LICSW The adoption process has changed greatly over the last 30 years. In the past, the majority of adoptions were closed. Birth parents had no say in where their child would be placed. They could not choose an adoptive family, meet prospective...
by AllPaths Family Building | Jun 25, 2016 | Adoption, Family Building Story, Men's Fertility and Family Building
By Matt Krawczyk It was around 2pm when I listened to the message on my cell phone. After taking a few minutes to gather my thoughts, I messaged my wife Vanessa to tell her that I was leaving the office early, and then I quietly packed up my things and headed...
by AllPaths Family Building | Jun 2, 2016 | Adoption
By Nancy Rosenhaus Are you considering adopting a child in Massachusetts? Adoption is a beautiful way to grow your family and provide a child with a loving, forever home. Choosing to adopt a baby is the start of an incredible journey. It is a journey of love,...
by AllPaths Family Building | Feb 9, 2016 | Adoption
By Naomi Goldman ACONE (the Adoption Community of New England) was founded in 1967 as the Open Door Society (ODS), by adoptive families who had adopted trans-racially or from the foster care system. These families were conspicuous as adoptive families and the name was...
by AllPaths Family Building | Nov 10, 2015 | Adoption
By Diane Tomaz, Director of Family Support Services Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) Of the more than 600 children in Massachusetts foster care, every last one wants a family and a place to call home. What does it take to adopt a child from...
by AllPaths Family Building | Apr 14, 2015 | Adoption
Home Study is the process of evaluation and education that is required by each state in order for you to be approved to adopt a child. A good home study will not only provide the professional/agency with the information they are required to obtain for the study, but...