Real Adoption Stories

You may be surprised by how many people have a connection to adoption. Hear adoption stories from all parts of the circle:

I chose adoption.

Read stories from real birthparents.

Watch videos of birthparents sharing their stories on YouTube.

I was adopted.

Read what adopted children have to say about their relationships with birthparents and being adopted.

Watch stories from adopted children and their parents on YouTube.

I adopted.

Adoptive parents share their open adoption stories.

How The Cradle helps.

Watch Cradle counselors explain their work on YouTube.

how does it work?

Learn more about how adoption works