The decision to place a child for adoption is deeply personal, and it’s often made with a great deal of thought, love, and courage. Despite the emotional and thoughtful nature of this choice, many misconceptions and stereotypes about birthmothers persist. These myths can create misunderstandings about the adoption process and, more importantly, about the birthmothers who choose adoption for their children.
Over the years, we’ve cultivated a robust network of trusted adoption service professionals to refer our adoptive families and birth parents to. This series features Q&As with a few of our referrals from across the country.
Regardless of where you are in the adoption process, telling your friends and family that you are adopting is a significant and emotional moment.
The debate of nature versus nurture is about whether our genetics or our environment shapes who we are as individuals. This topic becomes especially interesting when viewed through the lens of adoption, where we can see how both sides play a role in a child’s development. Let’s explore how nature vs nurture in adoption affects adoptees and why understanding this can help adoptive families and their children.
If you are a single parent wanting to adopt, you may not know where to start. For many prospective parents, the adoption journey can be intimidating and even overwhelming. Thankfully, there are an abundance of resources to equip you for the journey of single parent adoption. It would be in your best interest to take the time to be self-reflective and introspective about adoption before pursuing this journey and making the decision after much thoughtful consideration.
Over the years, we’ve cultivated a robust network of trusted adoption service professionals to refer our adoptive families and birth parents to. This series features Q&As with a few of our referrals from across the country.
If you are starting the adoption process, chances are good you have learned or heard about the different types of adoption: open, semi-open and closed. Today, almost all types of adoption have some level of openness. Openness can be incredibly beneficial for adoptees and is something worth exploring and leaning into as an adoptive or prospective parent. If you are asking yourself the question, “Is open adoption confusing for kids?” rest assured that this is a commonly asked question, and the answer is no. Open adoption does not have to be confusing for kids but adoptive parents have to play an active role in this process. The truth is, levels of openness in adoption are more beneficial than harmful in most cases.
Becoming pregnant as a teenager can be overwhelming, and making decisions about your future and the future of your baby can feel even more daunting. For many teen moms, considering adoption can be a positive and empowering choice that provides their child with a loving and stable home.
If you are a prospective parent, you may be experiencing a wide range of emotions during the adoption wait. Seasons and periods of waiting can be hard, but they can also be breeding grounds for growth and opportunity. Regardless of where you are in the adoption process there are some things you can do to really take advantage and lean into the waiting process.
Over the years, we’ve cultivated a robust network of trusted adoption service professionals to refer our adoptive families and birth parents to. This series features Q&As with a few of our referrals from across the country.
