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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...
I’m a Christian With an Unplanned Pregnancy
In today's culture, multiple options exist for unwanted pregnancies. Most of them put the woman's convenience foremost in any decision. But what about the baby? What about adoption? An Unmarried Pregnancy Story Let's look at Kelsie's story. She's a 17-year-old...