Act of Love provides two programs to adoptive parents looking for a child to adopt. Many adoptive parents choose to be part of the “Applied Full Service Program.” But for some, the Applied Full Service Program is not what they are looking for. For these families, the Outreach Program may be just what they are […]
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The topic of adoption is rarely ever discussed today without the words “open adoption” also being discussed. Most adoptive parents who have adopted in the past 10 years and those who are looking to adopt will expect the birthparents to request some form of ongoing contact. Studies have concurred that open adoption is very beneficial
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Two women sat on a hospital bed holding on to each other with full hearts and happy faces. A beautiful baby girl had just been born minutes before and as the nurse tended to the baby’s vitals, birthmom and adoptive mom took the time to just be together and quietly share this precious event. Looking
A young couple sat in the waiting room of the hospital eagerly awaiting to visit a woman and her husband in the maternity ward. The young couple had been selected to be the parents by this man and woman to be their new baby girl’s parents. As this couple waited patiently their smiles did not
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Did you know that less than 1% of all unplanned pregnancies in the United States result in adoption? Considering that it’s such a small percentage, it would only make sense that you have a lot of questions. Well, don’t worry, because in the following sections, I am going to answer some of the more common
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As the birth mother, you’ll be the person deciding how open you want your adoption plan to be. Although adoptive parents are not obligated to share with you the status of your child, most adoptive parents are happy to share pictures and letters with you about how your child is doing.
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It was a Mother’s Day that will never be forgotten for two adoptive couples! Each has been eagerly waiting to adopt a new baby and become parents. Each had said “Yes” to have their profile shown to a certain birthmother. And, each had their wish come true with a call on Mother’s Day! The first
To all of our beautiful birth parents that have so loving chosen adoption. Your Act of Love family honors and celebrates you!!! You are all amazing and brave. The incredibly unselfish decision of adoption you made for your children has blessed and brought joy and happiness to their lives. Birth mothers place their children
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Choosing the best adoptive family for your child can be challenging, and is oftentimes stressful. After all, you want to be certain that your baby is going to grow up in the best household possible. When deciding on an adoptive family, you’ll want to take things like race, religious background, financial status, and parenting style
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Are you debating about whether or not to place your child with an adoptive family? If so, you should fully understand how the process works. This will ultimately help you make a better decision and feel more confident about placing your baby for adoption. Step 1: Deciding if it’s Right for Your Baby The first
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