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 Misconceptions About Teen Pregnancy and Adoption While the world still doesn’t quite understand the entire world of adoption, the same is true for teenage mothers who choose adoption for their baby. The journey of adoption is full of learning and lessons that often debunk adoption assumptions. Pregnant teens are often the most misunderstood group in the adoption world. Learn…
What Do I Do After the Adoption Is Finalized? Many adoptive parents feel a sigh of relief when the adoption is finalized. This means that all of the court documents have been signed, all of the money has been paid, and that your child is finally yours. While the long journey of adoption is over, there are still some things…
Everything You Need to Know About At-Risk Adoptions Choosing to bring a child into your home is one of the most important decisions that you can make as an adoptive parent. Adoption is not for the faint of heart and any adoptive parent who has been through the process can tell you that there are many ups and downs throughout…
Adoption Through The Years It’s no wonder that most people have been touched by adoption in some way. Maybe you’re an adoptee, adoptive parent or birth parent. Or, you know someone who is. At the very least, you probably have a friend, co-worker or acquaintance who is apart of the adoption triad. Adoption isn’t a new concept in our society.…