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A Cradle in Delhi: How One Mother Found Her Daughter at Palna
By Teesta Bhola-Shah Before adoptive parent Ria Patel ever became a mother, she was already working to help children. Her first job after earning her Master’s degree was with the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, a philanthropic organization in India that funds community and social projects. One of their most meaningful missions, she said, was building a…
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Two Countries, One Goal: How Adoption Differs in India and America
When it comes to adoption, every family’s story starts from the same place: love. But the way that story unfolds can look very different depending on where you live. We interviewed mother Ria Patel, who adopted her daughter Zahra through the Indian adoption system, about her experiences.
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Palna’s Cradle: Ria Patel’s Adoption Story
Long before Ria Patel became a mother, she spent her weekends surrounded by the soft hum of lullabies, the cries of babies, and the quiet sound of hope echoing through the hallways of Palna, a children’s home in Delhi.
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Holly Clark’s Adoption Story: How a Single Moment Inspired a Life of Advocacy
We interviewed AdoptTogether liaison and mother Holly Clark about her adoption story. Read about it here!
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How Should We Ask Questions About Adoption?
I have a little brother who’s adopted, and growing up, I’ve heard a lot of comments from classmates and even adults that were confusing, frustrating, or just plain hurtful. At the same time, most people are just genuinely curious, and don’t mean harm at all. That’s why I think it’s important to talk about how…
