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Open Adoption
Having an open adoption means that there's some level of direct communication between the adoptive family and the birth family. Adoptive parents and birth…
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Newborn Adoption
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Types Of Adoption
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Adoption Agencies
Birth Mother
Adoption Process
Adopting a baby in the U.S. is an involved process, but it doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Getting answers to your questions is key, throughout each step of your adoption planning. #adoption #openadoption #adoptionjourney #adoptionagency #infantadoption
Adoption Stories
Award Winning Books
Adopting A Child
Medical History
Keeping in touch with the adoptive parents can be extremely helpful when it comes to discussing medical history or genetics and will give them answers that they need. Learn more on our blog about birth parent visits after adoption. #soiwasthinkingaboutadoption #adoptioneducation #adoptionresources #adoption #adoptionisanoption #pregnancyoptions #pregnancychoices
Home Study Adoption
Alcohol Is A Drug
Social Environment
Many hopeful adoptive parents find the home study to be the most time-consuming and nerve-wracking part of the adoption process. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
Private Adoption
Adoption Papers
Asking For Prayers
So Many Questions
We understand that a pregnant woman needs to learn what adoption can be for her in order to make the best decision for their baby. Find out more on our blog about the adoption birth mother rights by state. #adoptionisanoption #adoptionplan #adoptioneducation #adoptionresources #adoption #adoptionsupportline #adoptionanswers #adoptionchoices #consideringadoption #openadoption
Military Discounts
Car Rental
Don’t forget about the military discounts available to you. You are eligible for discounts on travel, car rental, and even vehicle purchases. You can also get deals at several general retail sites as you stock up on any supplies you’ll need to welcome a child into your life. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
Adoption Options
Unexpected Pregnancy
Finding Peace
It is important that birth mothers have considered all of their options and feel positive about their adoption choice. My book, So I Was Thinking About Adoption…Consider Your Choices, walks a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy through her options. Read more on our blog about adoption today. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
It’s important to be yourself during the home visit and interview. Since the adoption professional is trying to get to know you and your family, it’s beneficial for you to be honest and straightforward. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
Going Back To College
Foster Care
Before making a decision about adoption, you can speak with several hopeful adoptive parents. Sometimes, it’s nice to just get a bit more info to understand who they are and what they’re about. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
Parenting Issues
Choose Life
Many birth mothers start a new hobby. For example, sign up to take a class with a friend to learn knitting, drawing, or painting. These hobbies can help you find an outlet for your many feelings. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
Negative Words
Positive Words
Proverbs 16 24
The Lord says that the way in which we talk matters. Whether we choose positive or negative words can make a big difference to our listeners. Adoption is no different. It’s important that adoption conversations use positive adoption language to protect those people it affects the most. Find out more on our blog about how we talk about adoption matters. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
Daily News
Current Events
With current events of COVID-19 on our daily news, and our inboxes FULL of Coronavirus notices, policies, and updates from businesses and events, it’s easy to ask, “How could this affect my adoption?” #adoption #openadoption #adoptionjourney #adoptionagency #infantadoption
Delivery Room
If we want more women to choose adoption rather than abortion today, we have to ensure that we are sharing the truth about adoption with every pregnant woman considering adoption. This especially holds true in pregnancy centers and other medical clinics. Find out more on our blog about do laws like the “Texas Heartbeat Bill” increase adoptions. #adoption #openadoption #adoptionjourney #adoptionagency #infantadoption
Important Facts
That Way
The most common type of adoption today is open adoption. With open adoption, you will choose who will adopt your child from a nationwide selection of loving, pre-screened adoptive couples. #adoption #adoptionagency #openadoption #domesticadoption #birthparents #adoptionjourney #infantadoption
When it comes to adopting a baby, there’s a lot to learn! One of the best ways to prepare for your own path to adoption is to make sure you get answers from experts who daily work with the type of adoption you’re pursuing. #adoption #openadoption #adoptionjourney #adoptionagency #infantadoption
Divorce
Marriage
Single People
Texas adoption laws state that either single people or married couples can adopt a child in Texas as long as they are at least 21 years old and meet some specific criteria. For example, they must prove that they are financially stable and must provide proof of marriage or divorce, in addition to completing a home study. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
It is important that birth mothers have considered all of their options and feel positive about their adoption choice. My book, So I Was Thinking About Adoption…Consider Your Choices, walks a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy through her options. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
Food For Pregnant Women
Get Pregnant Fast
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Getting Pregnant
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After Pregnancy
Healthy Pregnancy Diet
Pregnancy Affirmations
Lifetime Adoption answers a question that many birth mothers ask, "Can I ever see my baby again?" Learn how open adoption makes this happen. #lifetimeadoption #openadoption #adoptionagency
Parenting Plan
Kids And Parenting
Some birth mothers know exactly what they want in a family, but others aren’t exactly sure. You want to be as open and honest as possible, so when a birth mother looks at your profile, she’ll get a good impression of you and your family. Find out more on our blog about what birth mothers look for in adoption profiles. #adoption #adoptionagency #birthparents #openadoption #infantadoption
Pregnancy
When you’re hiding a pregnancy, it’s completely possible to make a private adoption plan. #adoption #adoptionagency #openadoption #domesticadoption #birthparents
Not telling your family about a pregnancy is a personal choice. However, one person you can confidentially tell about your pregnancy is a Lifetime adoption coordinator. She will walk you through the adoption process and what your options are. #adoption #adoptionagency #openadoption #domesticadoption #birthparents #infantadoption
Pregnancy Help
Pregnancy Advice
When you tell the birth father about your decision, be sure to include: Why you chose adoption, How many choices modern, open adoption gives the two of you, What will be expected of him in this decision. #adoption #adoptionagency #openadoption #domesticadoption #birthparents #infantadoption
Domestic Infant Adoption
Feeling Discouraged
Be strong and support your wife through every part of the adoption. Don’t leave her feeling alone. Continue reading about how to support your wife during the adoption wait. #hopingtoadopt #inthewait #lookingtoadopt #readytoadopt #waitingtoadopt #whileyouwait #adoptionjourney #adoption #openadoption #adoptioneducation #adoptionresources
Many birth parents share that, while they sit with their grief of not being able to raise their child, they feel a unique sense of optimism about their child being placed in a safe home that loves their child unconditionally. Read more about National Adoption Month and what it means for all of us. #bondingwithkids #hopingtoadopt #lookingtoadopt #readytoadopt #waitingtoadopt #whileyouwait #adoptionjourney #adoption #openadoption #adoptioneducation #adoptionresources
Biological Parents
International Adoption
Open adoption helps children understand where they came from and helps them step into their identity. Find out more about the common misconceptions about adoption. #bondingwithkids #hopingtoadopt #lookingtoadopt #readytoadopt #waitingtoadopt #adoptionjourney #adoption #openadoption #adoptioneducation #adoptionresources
Just like biological parents, adoptive parents feel love for their child while they help coach them through their first baseball game, after they get a good grade on a test, or when they are sick in the middle of the night. Continue reading for more about the common misconceptions about adoption. #bondingwithkids #hopingtoadopt #lookingtoadopt #readytoadopt #waitingtoadopt #adoptionjourney #adoption #openadoption #adoptioneducation #adoptionresources
