If you’re in your third trimester and thinking about adoption you may be feeling overwhelmed, emotional, or unsure of where to start. At Gift of Life Adoptions, we want you to know that it’s never too late to consider adoption, and you don’t have to make this decision alone. We’re here to provide support, guidance, and a judgment-free space to…
What Are the Stages of the Adoption Process The adoption process, as a whole, can be daunting. It is hard to know where to start after deciding that you would like to pursue adoption. While every adoption journey is different, it is essential to understand the overall steps that many adoptive families take. Learn more about the stages of the…
What Is Private Adoption? Many hopeful adoptive parents who start the adoption process are surprised to learn that there are many different ways to match with a child. While most of us know of adoption agencies and the foster care system, there is another way to bring your child home through private adoption. Learn more about what private adoption involves…
How to Place Your Baby for Adoption Choosing to place your baby with another family is an absolute gift. You are giving your baby a chance at a great life and giving another family the opportunity to parent. It is not only a brave choice but also one that will have a significant impact on the adoptive family. Deciding to…
After choosing to adopt a child, it is hard to know which steps to take next. There are multiple ways and options to decide from when growing your family through adoption. Some adoptive parents have miracle stories of newborn babies placed in their arms by strangers while others wait a long time to match with a birth mother. While it…
Adoption Benefits for Both Birth Mothers and Adoptive Parents Choosing adoption for a child is a huge decision. While the world may quickly point out the potential risks of adoption, many benefits outweigh the negative. Not only does adoption benefit the child, but it also helps both the birth mothers and adoptive parents. Learn more about the benefits of adoption…
I’m 18 and Pregnant. What Can I Do? Finding out that you are unexpectedly expecting is hard. The future looks scary, and it is hard to know what next step to take. However, as an adult, you have many different options to choose from. While these options all hold different positive and negative aspects, selecting the right choice for you…
Finding yourself in an unplanned pregnancy is a scary situation. Not only is your body changing, but you also have many decisions to make about your future. Deciding between adoption and abortion is a very difficult choice. Both are profoundly personal decisions that only you can choose. While the overall scheme of adoption and abortion are vast, here are a…
Important Things to Know About Contested Adoptions While every hopeful adoptive parent hopes that their adoption journey is as smooth as possible, there are instances when an adoption is contested. Going through a contested adoption is not only emotionally draining, but also requires much more patience. When adopting a child in Florida, every adoptive parent should know what a contested…
5 Things to Know About the Adoption Allowance You have probably heard the common myth that the government pays foster or adoptive parents to care for children. While it is true that the government provides financial assistance to children within the foster care system, it doesn’t pay anyone to care for a child. Money makes any situation a bit more…