Category: Birth Parents

Discovering you are pregnant at a young age can be overwhelming.  You want all of the help and support you can get, but may not know where to start or who to talk to first.  You may feel like you ... READ MORE

Whether you are a birth parent or are pregnant and considering adoption for your baby, you are likely thinking of your future – Will you have a relationship with your child?  Will your child try to contact you down the ... READ MORE

The beauty of adoption is that it can come in many different forms, and blossoms in many different ways.  Every adoption story is unique.  This is one adoptee’s story. Meet Margot, a beautiful, 29-year-old college-graduate, a loving sister and daughter, ... READ MORE

As the opioid epidemic rises in our society, we are meeting its youngest victims: babies born with NAS. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, is a drug withdrawal syndrome that affects newborns.  It happens when a baby is exposed to drugs ... READ MORE

Adoption is a courageous, selfless decision.  It is a choice that requires great love and resolution, and a decision that only a mother can make.  You do not have to make this decision alone. If you are facing an unplanned ... READ MORE

There are many details to consider when choosing an adoption agency. As you begin the adoption journey, you will want to find professionals who are licensed, trustworthy, and committed to you at every step of the way. You want to ... READ MORE

As an expectant mother, you are the only person who truly knows what is best for you and your baby.  You are the only one who can make a decision regarding your baby’s future. While you have the most control ... READ MORE

Did you know that one-third of women facing an unplanned pregnancy consider adoption as a positive option for their baby? If you have made the courageous decision to place your baby for adoption, your next step will be to start ... READ MORE

If have chosen to make an adoption plan for your baby, you have the option of choosing an adoptive family for your child. You may have already done so. As an expectant mother, you have a great understanding of the ... READ MORE

Choosing to create an adoption plan is one of the most courageous and positive choices a birth mother can make if she is not yet ready to raise a child.  Still, many birth mothers experience feelings of loss and grief, ... READ MORE