Adopting Outside Your Home State
Nothing can describe the thrill and anticipation of first holding a child you are about to adopt. Crossing a state line without the proper paperwork is illegal. ICPC—Interstate Compact on…
Birth Mothers, What are You Like?
What are birth mothers like?Birth mothers, what are you like?There is absolutely no way to answer those two questions.Birth mothers are some of the most diverse humans on the planet.Certainly,…
Birth Mothers Have Choices
Making a decision to place your child for adoption is HUGE. This important decision should not be made quickly or without considerable thought. Every birth mother who has ever contacted…
Children and Birth Mothers Should Trust You
Want fascinating, human interest stories?There are all kinds of great stories at an adoption agency. Between birthmothers and adoptive parents, we see the absolute best people in the world. Sometimes…
We Hear You–You Feel Powerless
We hear our adoptive parents.You feel powerless. You feel the birth mother has all the control. You feel this is a financial drain. You feel confused as to why things…
Expectant Mothers–Not the Time to Make Rash Decisions
We’re adapting. Not downgrading Expectant mothers-- We are here for you. If you are an expectant mother and want to explore adoption as a plan, we may spend more time…
Finding Joy – Our Search For My Son’s Birth Mom
Ours was a closed adoption. We were first foster parents for our little 5-week-old boy, knowing he may soon become adoptable. His birth mother was placing him for adoption, but the government of Guam was intent on finding someone within his extended family to adopt him. (more…)
Australia Legislative Councillor Pushing for Incentives for Adoption over Abortion
In politics, the question over adoption over abortion is rarely, if ever, brought up. Logically, you would think more politicians would push the idea of placing unwanted children with loving, wanting families. But, in the U.S., the issue is too often seen as black and white; either/or with no middle ground. (more…)