Jan 17, 2021 | Adoption for my baby, Open adoption
Becoming a grandparent is a life event that most people look forward to. But more and more often, we see women decide to place their baby with their parents to be raised. This may be due to the parent’s inability or unwillingness to care for the child. Whatever...
Nov 1, 2020 | Adoption Awareness, Adoptive parenting, Open adoption
November is recognized across the country as National Adoption Awareness Month. So to kick off this special month, we wanted to share a new children’s book with you, “I Am Adopted, but What Does That Mean?” This newly-released book shares...
Aug 2, 2020 | Adoption for my baby, Open adoption, Unplanned pregnancy
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...
Jul 19, 2020 | Adoption journey, Open adoption
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...
May 24, 2020 | Adoptive parenting, Open adoption
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...
Jul 7, 2019 | Adoption, Open adoption
Question: “I’m a single mom, and my son just turned 3. I’ve been struggling to make ends meet since the day he was born. I work two jobs so I can pay for daycare, but still, money is stretched thin. If I can’t pay my bills, I can’t take...