How to Correct Adoption Language in Family or Friend Circles

Learn how to gently correct adoption language with friends and family. Explore tips for replacing outdated terms with positive, respectful phrasing for everyone.
Read the StoryAmerican Adoptions of Pennsylvania is your local affiliate of American Adoptions, a national adoption agency providing unparalleled service. Look no further for an agency that will help you reach your Pennsylvania adoption goals safely, legally and ethically.
We work with all types of waiting families across the country, giving you hundreds of hopeful parents to choose from. Why is this important for you? It gives you a better chance of finding your perfect match.
Your child deserves the best life you can imagine. That's why we work with the best adoptive families in the country, using advanced screening and matching methods to help you find the right one for your baby.
Our staff includes people who have personally been through the adoption process. We've been where you are - which means we provide better support to make this process as easy as possible for you.





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Learn how to gently correct adoption language with friends and family. Explore tips for replacing outdated terms with positive, respectful phrasing for everyone.
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