Adoptive Parents

Our experience with AAOL has been nothing short of fantastic. Everyone is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, sympathetic, empathetic, genuine, professional and always willing to help. You can tell by their actions that they truly enjoy what they do and they are great at it. The staff takes the time to get to know you and your […]

Adoptive parent(s) have many questions when they are considering adoption. One question that is almost always asked is: “How long will I have to wait?” or “What is the estimated placement time?” This answer is really determined by the adoptive parent(s). As they complete their paperwork and questionnaire about what they are “open” to, adoptive

Act of Love’s new Disclosure of Separate Fees and Expenses will provide adoptive families who have been matched with a birth parent to engage the professional staff at Act of Love to provide individual and personalized services. The decision to adopt a child can be one of the most personal and emotional decisions a couple

Act of Love Adoptions promotes positive adoption language to send affirming messages to those involved with an adoption plan; those considering adoption, birth parents, child and adopting family. Because adoption is a highly-sensitive and personal decision, creating a non-judgmental, safe environment is critical to those choosing adoption. Using positive adoption language and educating others will

It is widely believed in many cultures of the world that when a mother places a child with another family, she is not fulfilling the duties of being a responsible parent. This is precisely why adoption is a common phenomenon found mostly in developed and western countries. It is not to say that people do

Adoption is not something you come into lightly. It takes a lot of deliberation. It will require a substantial (and lifelong) commitment. Thus, you need to really determine for yourself whether you and your spouse are ready for adoption. Here are some things you need to consider: – Readiness to be parents. Parenthood is one

For those who are planning to adopt, loved ones and friends are a valuable source of support. After all, the road towards adoption is a roller coaster ride of hopes, disappointments, paperwork and financial involvement. The challenges become more manageable and the joys are multiplied if you have people who will provide you with encouragement

After having gone through the ups and downs of the adoption journey, you are raring to make another go. The success of your adoption with A Act of Love Adoptions has only made you think of a second (or perhaps even a third) adoption. You realize that your heart has the capacity to multiply love

It’s something you didn’t expect. You can just see yourself the day you heard the news that the adoption is final and the day you finally brought your baby home. Ah, the euphoria and joy you felt. Strangely, the excitement faded away… into something darker. If you are struggling with feelings of despondency and loss

Dear Act of Love Family & Friends, When we hear the words “The POWER of ONE” they can elicit a different response in all of us. You may think of that powerful sports figure, the Fortune 500 or the President of the United States. Still others may think of Mother Theresa, Gandhi, Dalai Lama, Pope