Can I Decide About Adoption After Giving Birth?

Yes, you can wait until after you’ve given birth to make your decision. In fact, every state requires a waiting period after childbirth before a birth mother can sign adoption papers. Your child belongs to you until you sign the consent to adoption document. In Tennessee, a birth mother can sign the consent to adoption

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What’s it Like Having Someone Else Raise Your Baby?

If you are considering placing your baby for adoption, your mind is most likely racing with questions. Who will raise my child? How will I know they will love and care for them? What’s it like having other parents raise your baby? Adoption is not only a physical decision to place your baby with another

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Is it Hard to Choose the Adoptive Family?

The most important decision you make when placing your child for adoption is choosing the adoptive family. You’re shaping your child’s future. The couple you select should share the same values as you. Don’t worry. The right couple is out there, and we’ll help you find them. Our dedicated Birth Parent Specialist at A Loving

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I Took Drugs. Will Anyone Adopt My Baby?

If you’ve taken drugs during your pregnancy and are considering placing your child for adoption, we have good news. There is a family that will want to adopt them.  Although you may not know the impact your drug use has had on your baby now, many services exist to help families with babies exposed to

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My Family Says Adoption is Giving up. Is that True?

“Give up” or “put up” for adoption are phrases used decades ago to describe the adoption process. But those sayings don’t describe adoption today. When those terms were used, an unwed mother could not keep her baby due to society’s standards.  Times have changed, and today, a woman faced with an unplanned pregnancy has options

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How To Choose the Right Adoptive Family

Now that you have chosen to place your child for adoption, you have another important decision to make. Who will raise your child? To help you move forward, we want to give you some tips on selecting the perfect adoptive family. They are out there, and we want to help you find them. Who Can

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The Patient Process of Waiting for Placement in Adoption

Child adoption is a beautiful and life-changing decision for both prospective parents and the children involved. However, the journey towards adoption can be filled with anticipation, uncertainty, and emotional highs and lows. One of the most challenging aspects of adoption is the waiting period for placement. Waiting for a child to be matched and placed

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Birth Parent Experiences- Profiles in Adoption from NCFA Research

Adoption has had a profound impact on the lives of millions of people. To improve the experiences and outcomes for everyone involved, it is crucial to listen to and learn from those who have personally walked the adoption journey. NCFA conducted research aiming to shed light on the experiences of birth parents in private domestic

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Choosing an Adoptive Family: Key Considerations for Birth Parents

For birth parents considering the selfless and courageous decision to place their child for adoption, selecting the right adoptive family is an important step in the process. It’s crucial to find a family that aligns with your values, beliefs, and hopes for your child’s future. Let’s look at some key factors to consider when choosing

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Support for Birth Parents

Adoption can be a complex and emotional process, and birth parents who have made the difficult decision to place their child for adoption may experience a range of emotions, including grief, guilt, and loss. While adoption can be a positive outcome for all involved, it is important to acknowledge and support your experience and emotions.

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