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Pride Children’s Book List

Here are some of our favorite children’s books that depict LGBTQ+ led families. We hope you enjoy! If you need help talking about your family with your child, friends, or community, we offer short-term parent and family coaching to help you find the right words. Ages 1-3: Love Makes a Family, by Sophie Beer – This fun, inclusive […]

What is Neurofeedback and why should I try it? 

The brain is one of the most complex systems in the body, and no two brains function exactly the same. While many people benefit from traditional therapy, others may not. Those that have been resistant to treatment in the past may want to explore other ways to regulate their brain activity and improve cognitive function. […]

Over A century of Compassion

So you’re interested in adoption, but aren’t sure whether you want to adopt within the US or from another country. What are the differences between international adoption and domestic adoption? How do you choose between the two? What questions should you be asking yourself?   We have been helping families make these decisions for over 115 […]

Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part Three: Learning and Living Through Open Adoption

This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her personal experience through pregnancy, choosing an adoptive family, giving birth, open adoption and her relationship with her son, hoping it will help others in their journeys.  […]

Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part Two: Finding the Perfect Family 

This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her personal experience through pregnancy, choosing an adoptive family, giving birth, open adoption and her relationship with her son, hoping it will help others in their journeys.  […]

Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part One: Where it All Started

This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her personal experience through pregnancy, choosing an adoptive family, giving birth, open adoption and her relationship with her son, hoping it will help others in their journeys.  […]

Spence-Chapin Services to Families & Children Opening First Arizona Office

The organization will begin serving Arizonans throughout the state, through its state headquarters in Tucson, Arizona, with additional office locations planned in the coming months to open in Maricopa County. “It is well recognized that stability and permanency create the best outcomes for children,” said Yekaterina Trambitskaya, Chief Executive Officer of Spence-Chapin. “We are pleased to be […]

Meet Isabella: From Unexpected Labor to Placement Day

Isabella, a 19-year-old college student on Long Island, awoke one morning in excruciating pain. She rushed to the emergency room with her now-fiancé, unsure what it could be. She was shocked to discover she was not only pregnant, but in labor. She and her fiancé decided they were not ready to have a baby. At […]

Meet Martha: From Orphanage to University with THRIVE

“I would love to share my journey with THRIVE. I think a lot of people will see that with good guidance you can go to great lengths. I really do get all the motivation from my Mentor. I really am lucky.  If I wasn’t a part of the THRIVE program, I really doubt that I […]

Adoption Home Study FAQ

Families often have many questions as they are beginning a home study process. We hope these FAQs will help guide you through your next steps in the process!  Why do I need a home study?  All families adopting, either through Spence-Chapin or another agency or an attorney, need to complete a home study. A home […]