How to Make a Hospital Plan That Works for YOU
Anticipating your delivery can be an emotional roller coaster. You are likely excited to meet your child, but also nervous about how your delivery will go. When the big day arrives, you can put your hopes and fears for this momentous occasion in God’s hands. You can...
Why Did the Birth Mother Change Her Mind?
One of the biggest fears for hopeful Christian adoptive families is matching with a birth mother, forming a special bond, and then learning the birth mother has changed her mind. You begin to dream and plan for your new future as a family, and then one decision brings...
10 Tips for Writing a Letter of Love to Your Child
When you chose open adoption, you started your child on a journey of love. Many birth mothers wish to continue that legacy by writing a letter of love to their child. This is not an easy task. How can you find the right words to express the love you feel for...
Faith-Filled Missouri Couple Would Love to Start Their Family by Adopting!
Meet Chad and Julie, a God-centered Missouri couple excited to begin their family through adoption! "We enjoy being outdoors, hiking or playing all types of sports, especially volleyball and basketball. We also like doing home projects and crafts together and playing...
Not Sure About a Baby Shower? Host a Sip and See to Celebrate Your Growing Christian Family!
Many hopeful Christian adoptive parents wonder if they should plan a baby shower once they have been matched with a birth mother. It's natural to want to celebrate with friends and family as you prepare for your new addition, but there is still a lot of uncertainty at...
What Does Open Adoption Mean for Me?
Opening your heart to Christian adoption is a big step toward providing your child with the future you wish. You are likely concerned about making the best choices that will set your child up for a life full of love, happiness, and the Christian values that are...
How Long is the Christian Adoption Process?
You have decided to answer God's call to adopt, and you are eager to grow your family. It's natural to wonder when that part of your journey will finally begin. How long does it take to match with a birth mother? When will the baby officially become yours?...
Will My Child Hate Me for Choosing Adoption?
Will my child hate me for giving her away? Of all the fear and uncertainty a woman considering adoption has to process, this question is probably the most haunting. It is a completely normal fear, but it is rooted in misunderstanding about adoption. We want you...
Is it Too Early to Decorate the Nursery?
An expectant couple gets nine months to ready their home, to have a baby shower, to pick out baby names, and to wrap their minds around becoming parents. This preparation is a joyous rite of passage for Christian adoptive couples too. The timeline may differ, but the...
Do We Have to Agree to an Open Adoption if We Want to Adopt in the US?
Most adoptions in the United States are open, semi-open, or somewhere in between. However, this is not mandatory for domestic adoption. Some private adoption agencies will only work with prospective adoptive couples who agree to open adoption, but you can always...
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