“We look at adoption as a very sacred exchange. It is not done lightly on either side. I would dedicate my life to this child.” – Jamie Lee Curtis Adoption is another form of love, whether that be in the form of...
Category - Open Adoption
Top 10 Practical Things you Need to Know Before Adopting a Foster Child
A few years ago while working at our local health and human services office I was asked nearly daily if we would consider adopting a foster child. My answer was a firm and constant no. I was afraid–pure and simple...
10 Things to Know About What Will Disqualify You From Adopting A Child
What Will Disqualify You From Adopting A Child? So, you finally decided you want to do it. You’ve consulted with your partner, made pros and cons list, talked it over with your closest friends, looked up facts on the...
Adopting a Baby in GA: Five Steps to Making it Happen
Deciding to adopt is such a unique experience. It is one filled with hope and inspiration, as well as fear and doubt. Where do you go? Who do you turn to? What do you expect? Adopting a baby in GA is a life-changing...
5 Things to Consider When Adopting a Baby in California
You are considering adopting a baby in California. Now what? There is a lot of information out there for you to consider that will help guide you to the best fit for your family. In regard to domestic adoption, there...
5 Things to Consider When Adopting an Infant in the US
Adopting an infant in the US is not for the faint of heart. There is a lot of work and waiting that goes into the process, but the pay-off is worth it. To grow your family through adoption is one of the greatest things...
Five Things to Know About Adopting a Child in NC
Welcome! I am so excited you are considering adoption both for expectant parents and hopeful adoptive parents. We are all here for the children and because our hearts are full of love. Often, it’s hard to know where to...
10 Things You Need to Know About Adopting a Baby in Texas
1. The very first thing you need to know is it can be a difficult, emotionally-wrought process (for both birth mothers and potential adoptive families). You must attempt to count the cost both emotionally and...
6 Things to Know About Adopting a Child in Colorado
Adopting a child in Colorado is a life-changing event for both expectant parents and hopeful adoptive parents, not to mention the children involved. It’s often difficult to know where to begin or whom to turn to for...
A Dozen Things You Should Know About Adopting a Baby in Florida
Many things about Florida are common knowledge. Everyone knows that Disneyworld is in Orlando, that Florida is a popular tourist destination, and that President Trump’s Mar-A-Lago estate can be found in the Sunshine...