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Celebrating Adoption and Independence on the Fourth of July
We’ve talked about the different countries that parents can adopt from before, such as Ethiopia and China, but what we can sometimes forget is that, no matter the birth country of your child, we all come together with different holiday histories. The Fourth of July...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Birth Mothers and Breast Feeding
Can a birth mother breastfeed the baby if she is planning on placing the baby for adoption? Absolutely. Some birth parents desire to provide the baby with the colostrum or initial breast milk after birth because of the health benefits. Breastfeeding is another way...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Adoption Hospital Plans
What is an Adoption Hospital Plan? The hospital plan is prepared by the prospective birth parent with a social worker or attorney. A hospital plan is a document that provides an outline of what to expect during the hospital stay for parties involved in an adoption...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Birth Mothers and Adoption Plans
Why does a birth mother willingly make an adoption plan and then feel sadness after placement? An adoption placement is a loss for a birth mother A birth mother experiences grief and loss similar to the grief and loss of a parent that has a child pass away The birth...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Is Placement A Lack of Love?
Doesn’t placing my child for adoption mean I don’t love him or her? Placing a child for adoption is the most selfless act a mother could ever be a part of. It requires a level of heroic strength to place the needs of a child above your own. It is only because you...
FAQ on Adoption Series: Background Checks
Why can’t my FBI check results be shared with other adoption entities? When another adoption agency asks you to share your criminal history results obtained by your home study agency (the authorized agency), they are superseding the law. This is called unauthorized...