by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 13, 2026 | Adoption Awareness
Adoption is a life-changing decision that can bring hope, love, and the beginning of a new family story. Yet adoption is also surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. Some of these myths come from movies and television. Others come from things people have heard...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 21, 2025 | Domestic Adoption
After much prayer and soul-searching, you have decided to answer the call to adopt. As you start looking into adopting a baby, you may realize that you will need help from an adoption professional because the domestic adoption process can be complicated. There...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 20, 2025 | Adoption journey, Christian Adoption
All of us have goals, whether we know it or not. Common goals might be to save for the future, or to travel, buy a home or a new car, or purchase items we need and want to make our lives more enjoyable. As an adoptive mother and through years of working with...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 24, 2022 | Adoption journey, Christian Adoption, Christian adoption journey
Sometimes God puts a desire in your heart to step out into unknown territory. As a Christian, you may wonder if God is calling you to adopt a baby. After all, scripture instructs believers to care for those in need. Bringing a child into your home through adoption is...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 3, 2022 | Adoption journey, Adoptive parenting, Post-adoption
You’ve been waiting for the day when you could bring home your sweet baby. It’s an exciting time, but you may feel nervous about what to expect. Even if you read lots of books and watch many videos on newborns, your experience will be unique. Just...