Susan Caughman

About the Author

Susan Caughman is a seasoned journalist and author whose work has illuminated the joys and challenges of family-building through adoption. With decades of experience writing for prominent publications like The New York Times and Parade, she brings a compassionate, informed perspective to her explorations of modern parenting. As co-founder of Adoptive Families magazine, Caughman has dedicated her career to supporting prospective and current adoptive parents with practical advice and heartfelt stories. Her book, You Can Adopt: An Adoptive Families Guide, offers an accessible roadmap for navigating the adoption process, demystifying legal, emotional, and logistical hurdles while celebrating the profound rewards of creating a family. Through her writing, Caughman empowers readers to embrace adoption as a viable and enriching path to parenthood.