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Adoption Family Profile: 6 Things to Look For
What is an adoption family profile or adoptive family profile? You have decided to work on an adoption plan and the time has come to find a f
This Is Us: The Beauty and Brokenness of Adoption
In September 2016, my family experienced the tragedy and privilege of adopting our two youngest children after parenting them through our state’s
3 Unique Reasons for Considering Adoption for My Baby
There are many reasons why expectant parents consider adoption for their baby. You may have arrived at this point in your life and have found yours
6 Ways to Prepare for a Visit to Local Adoption Centers
Here’s what you should know about before you visit local adoption centers near you. When facing an unexpected pregnancy, you’re m
Placing a Child for Adoption
You may have found yourself unexpectedly expecting a child and might be contemplating your options. You may have started doing research, or maybe y
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling: Do You Really Need It?
When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, your life can quickly spin out of control. You are overwhelmed, stressed by the need to decide on what to d
18-Year Mark: Semi-Open Adoption
As a birth parent in a semi-open adoption, the 18th birthday can be a really big milestone and mean many different things. You have all of the joy
Options for Expectant Parents
Things don’t always go as planned. An unexpected pregnancy may be counted in that category. But women who find themselves in that situation are n
Adoption at Birth: Coping With the Aftermath
Ever since I was a little girl, things haven’t ever worked out like I expected them to. It was hard growing up as an adoptee from a closed adopti
Never Too Late: Birth Mother Seeks Out Child
Birth mothers—there is never an adoption without that significant human. Adoption stories wouldn’t be heard of without the sacrifice of her bod