The degree of openness in your adoption depends on what both the adoptive parents and birth parents are comfortable with. When adoptees grow older, they will also have a say in how open they want their relationship with their birth parents to be. Contact through open adoption can involve calls, letters, emails, or even visits. …Read More about The Benefits of Open Adoption
The decision to place a child for adoption is one of the most difficult choices any birth mother has to make. While you may be torn between your options, the decision should always revolve around what’s best for your child. A common question that would reach a birth mother’s mind is: “Will I regret this?” …Read More about Will You Regret Placing Your Child for Adoption?
November is National Adoption Month! It’s a great time to spread awareness about adoption and how it can help create families. However, it’s also a great time to offer love and support to those who are familiar with the adoption process. There are many ways to support birth mothers, adoptive families, and adoptees this National …Read More about National Adoption Month: Ways to Support Birth Mothers,…
According to the Chicago Tribune, a second newborn in five months was found in an Indiana fire station’s baby box. Under Indiana’s Safe Haven Law, newborns can be left at hospitals, fire stations, or police stations without the birth parent being prosecuted. Indiana Department of Child Services takes the baby into custody through Child Protective …Read More about Indiana Fire Station Finds a 2nd Newborn Baby…
For anyone wanting to adopt a child, you must go through an intensive screening process in order to be approved, as adoption agencies and centers need to ensure that they are being placed into a loving home. However, do birth mothers need to go through a similar screening process? If you are considering placing your …Read More about What You Should Know Before Placing a Child…
If you are a birth mother that placed or is considering placing your child for adoption, these heartfelt blogs and podcasts offer some great resources to help you in your journey, and raise awareness of the tremendous support that the adoption community provides for birth mothers. Blogs BirthMom Buds This is the blog of a …Read More about 6 Heartfelt Podcasts and Blogs for Birth Mothers
If you know an expectant birth mother who is considering adoption, it’s important to support her decision through this difficult process. There are likely many reasons why she decided to place her child into a new home, but what she needs right now is your acceptance of her decision, as well as your support throughout …Read More about How to Support Expectant Birth Mothers Considering Adoption
Placing a child for adoption can be a difficult choice. As a birth mother, you may experience self-doubt or even fear when deciding to choose adoption, but it’s important to be certain that you’re doing it for the right reasons. It’s a life-long decision for you and your child. Though it may be difficult to ignore …Read More about Why Birth Mothers Choose Adoption
There are several joyous events that one can look forward to later in life: retirement, travelling, and for some, adoption! In today’s modern infant adoptions, increasingly diverse demographics are seeking to adopt, and couples over 40 are amongst the leaders of the pack. According to a 2007 national survey of adoptive parents, 73% of all …Read More about The Benefits to Adopting Later in Life
Adopting a little one is exciting news! But deciding how and when to announce your adoption to family and friends can sometimes be difficult to navigate… Is sharing our decision to adopt announcing too early? When should we have a baby shower? Should we announce while the process is happening or after finalization? Adoptive parents …Read More about Innovative Ideas to Announce Your Adoption
Adoption is a wonderful option that has changed many lives. Since open adoptions have become the norm, we have seen many benefits for adopted children. Many adoptees have the unique experience of being loved by two sets of parents, both the birth parents and adoptive parents. Benefits of adoption are not limited to the children …Read More about Benefits of Adoption for Birth Mothers and Adoptive…
Whether you call it a birth mother profile, dear birth mother letter, family profile, parent profile, or adoption portfolio, this is your chance to make a first impression on a birth mother. It can be intimidating to create a profile that reflects you and your personality, while appealing to a birth mother who is looking …Read More about Tips for Creating Your Birth Mother Profile!