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Accidental Sisters: My 52 Year Wait to Meet My Biological Sibling
I was adopted at birth from Catholic Charities in Des Moines, Iowa. My birth mother was from a small town in Illinois, and was hiding her pregnancy from her parents- well actually- hiding it from all except a very small circle of sisters and best friends. She called...
The Fear of Never Being Chosen For Adoption
When working with families looking to adopt, one of the most common and deeply held fears they have is that they’ll never be matched with expecting parents. The reality is: that's a valid fear.They might not be matched with expecting parents. But I am a firm believer,...
Adoption Education Requirements
Many families come to us asking what the education requirements are for adopting. The easy answer to this question is that it depends on the type of adoption you’re looking for. Foster care adoptions, International adoptions and domestic adoptions all have different requirements.
Adopting as a Single Parent
Adoption is one of those pursuits that has, over time, developed its own language and terms to help adoptive parents understand different aspects of their adoption journey. It’s important to have clarity on what exactly some of these terms mean, and today I’d like to cover 3 of the most important terms.
Bravelove – Why Adoption? Jennifer’s Story
Jennifer found out she was pregnant at 27, which was the same age her birth mother was when she made an adoption plan. Early on in her pregnancy, Jennifer decided she did not want an abortion, and instead wanted to place her son for adoption.
5 Tips For Preparing Your Home For Adoption
Are you considering adoption? If you’re ready to take the next steps in growing your family, the first thing to do is to prepare your home. The amount of preparation that needs to be done can quickly become overwhelming to new adoptive parents.