A young mother of two small children in Arizona found herself pregnant and just about homeless. She had a nearby grandmother, but could only stay in her grandmother’s home for a few days and then would be put on the street. She was almost hopeless when she decided to look into adoption and placing her […]
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After much reflection this week, being with family always makes me think of two special people in my life that I wish could be with us during our holidays. Livi – our daughter who died at birth and Grayson’s – Birth Mom. These two people will always hold a special place in my heart and
At this time of year, the staff at Act of Love Adoption Agency gathers together in gratitude to reflect on all of the wonderful children, birth parents and adoptive families that we have the pleasure to work with at the adoption agency each year. Brainy Quote defines Gratitude as: The state of being grateful; warm
A young, unmarried couple in Hawaii found themselves in a pregnancy situation that they were unprepared to take on. Because of their young ages, (one still in high school and the other attending the first year of college) they were afraid to tell anyone of the pregnancy or seek help. As the pregnancy neared the
Act of Love Adoption Agency is helping birthparents C&C with making an adoption plan for their African American baby boy that is due December 30, 2012. Birthmom reports that she has not used any substances during the pregnancy including drugs, alcohol or tobacco. She reports that she is healthy, taking prenatal vitamins and that she
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B.T. is making an adoption plan for her African American baby girl that is due December 2, 2012. Birthmom reports that she carries the sickle cell trait, her father has the sickle cell disease and that birthfather does not carry the sickle cell trait. She also reports that she is healthy and has seen a
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H.B. is making an adoption plan for her African American baby boy that is due December 29, 2012. H.B. reports that she is healthy and that she has not used any substances during the pregnancy including drugs, alcohol or tobacco. She reports that she does carry the sickle cell trait and that the birth father
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It’s never too early to begin preparing for your adoption placement! As many adoptive families will tell you, once you’re approved for adoption, the process can seem to be moving very slow and then all of a sudden move very fast. If you’re approved with Act of Love Adoptions it’s a good idea to have
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Attachment between humans is a complex process. Although there are a few definitions out there, the one that I happen to like is: “An affectionate bond between individuals that endures through space and time and serves to join them emotionally.” Positive attachment helps children trust others, become self-reliant, increase feelings of self-worth, better cope with
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A cute birth mother in Alaska found herself very unexpectedly pregnant. After pondering her options, and considering her living situation at the time, she decided that placing her baby with a loving adoptive family would be best. She knew it wouldn’t be an easy decision, but it was the right decision for her and her
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