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Adoption
The latest awesome adoption stories from families across America and beyond.
Foster Kid’s Family Plan Phone Reveals She’s Officially Part of Family
A foster teen was surprised with a cell phone that had been added to her family's plan to symbolize her becoming part of the family.
Bride and Dad Recreate Adoption Day First Look on Wedding Day
A dad who cherishes a VHS of the day he first met his adopted daughter burst into tears when the pair recreated the first look on her wedding day.
Girl in Foster Care for 9 Years Surprised With Taylor Swift-Themed Adoption
A Taylor Swift fan in and out of foster care for nine years burst into tears when news of her adoption was broken to her with a twist tied to the Eras superstar singer.
Stepdad Bursts Into Tears When Adult Stepson Takes His Last Name for Birthday Gift
A stepdad burst into tears when his stepson of more than 20 years surprised him on his birthday by changing his last name to match his.
Mom Who Suffered Kidney Failure at First Son’s Birth Has Emotional First Meeting With Adopted Second Child
A mom who turned to adoption after going into kidney failure during her first childbirth has shared the moment she was met her newborn adopted son.
Woman Shares Emotional First Hug With Biological Mom She Never Knew She Had
A woman who never knew she was adopted has shared the emotional moment she and her biological mom were able to meet for the very first time.
Shocked Grandma Surprised With ‘Christmas Miracle’ Newborn Who Daughter Waited Four Years To Adopt
A grandma jumped in shock when she walked into her home and was surprised by her daughter holding a “Christmas miracle” newborn baby who she had waited almost four years to adopt.
DNA Discovery Leads to Heartwarming Reunion as Adopted Woman Finds Birth Mom After 35 Year Search
A woman adopted from El Salvador to the United States as a baby shared a tearful hug with her biological mother when she finally managed to track her down 35 years later.
Woman Stunned When She Opens Card Which Reveals Daughter is Adopting and She’s Going to Be a Grandma for First Time
A mom receiving gifts to celebrate her first day in a new job jumped in the air, screaming in shock when she realized one revealed her daughter had been given a court date to adopt her foster child so she’d be a grandma for the first time.
Stepdad Can’t Fight Back Tears When Stepdaughter Holds Up Sign Asking Him to Adopt Her on His Wedding Day to Her Mom
A stepdad couldn’t fight back his tears when his stepdaughter held up a sign asking if he would become her “dad forever” and adopt...