One common question from those considering adoption is “How do we find a birth mother?” The answer to this will depend on which route you take in your adoption pursuit. Two of the most common types of adoption are agency adoption and direct placement, also known as “private” or “independent” adoption. Agency Placement If you choose to go through an…
Because open adoption can look different in every adoption, there isn’t one specific definition. It comes down to the wishes and agreements made between the biological and adoptive parents. In a fully open adoption, the biological family would most likely have direct contact with the child through methods such as email, phone calls, and visits. Of course, the adoptive parents…
As an adoption advocate that loves talking about adoption, I often hear all the reasons why someone thinks they just can’t adopt. The truth is that 38% of practicing Christians have seriously considered adoption but only 5% have adopted. Any idea why? The most common reasons are… 1. It’s too expensive One complaint I hear time and time…
