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When you’ve made the already difficult decision to create an adoption plan, you will be faced with another difficult choice. Do you choose to work with a local adoption agency or an adoption attorney? What’s the Difference Between a Local… Read More

When creating an adoption plan, a birth mother has to decide where she fits in her child’s life. Will there be continued involvement? What will this look like – regular phone calls, letters, or in-person visits? Is there be any… Read More

“Thinking about adopting a child? There’s a lot to consider,” writes Lisa Fields, WebMD. But don’t worry. That’s why we’re here. The journey to adopt may seem daunting and surreal, but our primary goal is to help you through the… Read More

For many adoptive parents, the prospect of discussing adoption with their child is a scary one. How will the child react? Will the news impact your relationship with your child? Will your child resent you for not telling them sooner?… Read More

Adoption is not an easy decision. It is one that requires a lot of thought and reflection, as well as education. Step 1) Explore Your Options “Being informed is the only healthy way of acting once women find out about… Read More

Deciding to create an adoption plan is an incredibly difficult decision. It can help if the birth mother has a strong support system. And in order to create such a support system, a birth mother may decide to tell her… Read More

Having a family member adopt a child (kinship adoption) has its advantages and disadvantages. “Some women feel that it’s best for the baby to keep him in the family,” says Meghan Cohen, an adoption professional. However, kinship adoption creates a… Read More

Pregnancy can be a very emotional time in a mother’s life. And when that pregnancy is unplanned, you can tack on confusion, fear, and uncertainty. “It isn’t something you wrap your head around overnight,” says Ann Douglas, author of The… Read More

Adoption is a complex topic and not one many fully understand. Our goal in this article is to explore some of the common misconceptions surrounding adoption and show how this selfless act is one of the most beautiful and caring… Read More

It’s safe to say that a child, whether biological or adopted, will drastically change your life. A lot of the times this change is for the better – you’re adding a new member to your loving family – but sometimes… Read More