
How to Build Your Adoption Support System
It's important to have a strong adoption support system in place during pregnancy and after the adoption. Even if it's just one person, they can make you feel less alone right now. The people you choose to support you can help you select your baby's adoptive...

The Best Children’s Books About Adoption
For many families, adoption becomes part of a child's story early on. Many adoption experts and doctors recommend sharing a child's adoption story with him or her early in life. Sharing this your child's adoption story allows them to understand themselves. This sense...

A Christmas Prayer for Adoption
"...the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; He is the Messiah, the Lord.'" -Luke 2: 10-11 We wish you the love, happiness, and peace...

Do We Need Counseling During Our Adoption?
During your adoption journey, you may need additional help to work through some of the emotions you face. Getting help from a licensed counselor is a great way to help you address your challenges and feelings. Also, adoption counseling will help you get fully prepared...

5 Fun Facts About Christian Adoptive Couple Tyler and Kristen
I recently had the opportunity to chat with hopeful adoptive parents Tyler and Kristen from Wisconsin. I asked them some fun questions that you won’t find in their adoption profile, and I learned that they are a loving Christian couple who are so excited to grow their...

How to Avoid the Most Common Adoption Scams
Adoption can be an emotional journey for many. Finding out that a birth mother is interested in you as adoptive parents to her baby is one of the most exciting parts of the adoption process. Unfortunately, some people will take advantage of hopeful adoptive parents...

How Does a Last-Minute Adoption Work?
Lifetime has helped many women who choose to place their baby for adoption after delivery while still in the hospital. We provide adoption support and services to women in different stages of their decision-making process. You can choose adoption anytime, even months...

Place Your Trust in Him and Be Joyful
"But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice; let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them; let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilth thou compass him with a shield." -Psalms...

Recognizing and Replacing Negative Adoption Terms
How you describe adoption affects how other people view it. Your words are powerful enough to change someone's mind regarding adoption, either for the good or bad. It's important to understand negative terms in adoption and use more positive adoption language....

A Father’s Day Message for All Dads
Dads play a vital role in the lives of their families. Whether you're an adoptive father or a birth father, your presence can impact the lives of your children. With Father's Day just around the corner, you may wonder how, as a dad, you can impact your family...