Building an Adoption Support System
No man, or woman, is an island. This phrase, originally from a book of poetry written in the early 1600s, has become commonplace in our culture because it is so true. People don’t do well when they are alone. Isolation isn’t an ideal way of life in any context. This...
A Timeline of the Legal Adoption Process
If you are an expectant mother considering adoption for your baby or a hopeful parent considering adoption for your family, you probably have a lot of questions about the adoption process. This is normal. You aren’t expected to be an expert about adoption when you...
5 Common Adoption Myths — And the Truth Behind Them
Whether you are an expectant mother considering adoption or a hopeful parent trying to grow your family, adoption can seem confusing at first. It’s understandable to feel intimidated by the adoption process. Not only is it highly emotional time for everyone involved,...
Is Independent Adoption Right for You?
Choosing adoption for a baby is one of the most difficult decisions any expectant mother can make. It’s a choice made out of unselfish love, because you know that the best chance for your baby to have a life of opportunity is with a loving, adoptive family. And you...
How to Adopt a Baby From the Hospital
Of all the steps involved in a domestic infant adoption, the adoption hospital stay can be the most nerve-wracking and emotional. For a birth mother, there is of course the difficulty of labor but also the emotional loss associated with potentially holding her baby...
When You Give a Baby Up for Adoption, Do You Have to Go to Court?
Many elements of the adoption process can seem intimidating. As an expectant mother experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you are already likely feeling an overwhelming rush of emotions — both positive and negative. Of all the things expectant mothers wonder about,...
Things Your Adoption Attorney Wants You to Know
The adoption process can be complex. There are agency guidelines, specific details of each unique adoption plan and legal requirements to take into account. As a hopeful parent considering adoption, you already have a lot on your plate. Trying to navigate the...
Can a Friend Adopt My Baby?
It’s common to hear the phrase “giving a baby up” for adoption. But, if you are an expectant mother experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, you should know that choosing adoption for your baby is not giving up — it is giving life. Choosing adoption comes from a place of...