Every hopeful parent eagerly awaits the call from their social worker where they learn they have been selected by a prospective birth mother. But what happens when the situation doesn’t feel right? Here’s what it might feel like to receive this call and say, “No.”
11
Nov
2019
Debating Between Adoption and Surrogacy? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Trying to decide between adoption and surrogacy as your path to parenthood? Here are 5 questions you should ask yourself to help you determine which is right for you.
25
Oct
2019
How Often Should We Hear From Our Adoption Agency?
Setting appropriate expectations for contact with your adoption agency will lead to a less stressful process. How often you hear from them will depend on which step of the process you are in. Here’s what to expect.
21
Oct
2019
A Day in the Life of an Adoptive Family Specialist
You know that your adoptive family specialist is your first point of the contact throughout the adoption process. But what does their day look like? Here’s a peak behind the curtain into the crazy day of an adoptive family specialist.
21
Sep
2018
Do Adoptive Parents Choose the Child They Want to Adopt?
When adopting, can you choose the child you adopt? What can you choose about your baby’s and prospective birth mother’s background? Find out here.
22
Dec
2017
What a Decreased Teenage Pregnancy Rate Means for U.S. Adoptions
Earlier this year, the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention released the most recent statistics on fertility rates and births in the United States. Included was a statistic about teenage pregnancies, stating that teen pregnancies in the U.S. declined in 2016 for the …
6
Nov
2017
What You Can Control in Adoption (and What You Can’t)
Many people want to do everything they can to make their adoption happen. But there are some things in adoption that are within your control, and others that are simply out of your hands.
5
Jun
2017
Is Your Adoption Agency the Right Fit for You?
Deciding whether or not to pursue adoption or a particular adoption professional is a major decision that demands introspection and honesty. Is adoption right for you? Are you and this adoption professional a good fit for each other?