“Navigating Adoption: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Family for Your Child”
We're here to support you in finding the perfect adoptive family for your child. Here's a guide to lead you through the process: Step 1: Application Form Fill out the…
The Birth Mother’s Journey Ends Too Soon
"Adoption wasn't the first option I thought of," Ellie* looked up from inspecting her long, beautifully kept fingernails. She smiled slightly, her makeup less polished than in days past. Having…
Birth Mother Bonds With Her Baby in the NICU–Is This Wise?
LaKisha is small, still in high school, and incredibly strong. Her infant is small, premature, and incredibly strong. LaKisha and her baby are bonded. Bonded genetically. Bonded by seven months…
Four Warning Signs You Won’t Have Connection at Christmas
Many birth mothers want an open adoption. They want Christmas contact as well as other contacts during the year. If you have decided you want an open adoption, please continue…
Six Adoption Fallacies–Birth Mothers Need to Understand
Fallacy Number One: Adoption means I don’t love my baby. Reality: The “unloved” child is such a flawed fallacy. Our experience with hundreds of women at Heart to Heart Adoptions…
What Happens When the Birth Father Opposes Adoption?
“Adoption is the best for my baby, but the father said he won’t sign adoption papers.” This situation is not an anomaly. There are many reasons for birth fathers to…
Birth Mothers Wanting An Open Adoption, Please Consider These–
If you want an open adoption, if you want to watch your child develop—pay attention. As you look for an adoptive family, take a little extra time to find a…
Placing a Child. What Birth Mothers Should Know
Creating an adoption plan is not a random arrangement. Creating a plan for your child is done carefully by you, often with the help of others who have experience. The…
Thanks for Placing Me for Adoption, I love you.
Dear Birth mothers,I was adopted.The woman who gave birth to me took newborn pictures of me, held me for three days, placed a bow in my hair, and then handed…
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…