Stories, Support & Resources Beyond the Match

A place for adoptive families to find encouragement, real stories, and trusted resources beyond the match.

Featured Story: The Map of Our Hearts

Written By: Jenny Perz

When we got married in 2011, we knew that we wanted to have a family of our own someday. We believed that it would happen for us like it happened for most other couples. We truly thought we were following a simple map, but we eventually learned that the most beautiful destinations are often found only after the map has been torn to pieces.

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