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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Support for Adult Adoptees

Adoption can be a complex and emotional experience, not just for birth parents and adoptive families, but also for the adopted children themselves. Even in the most positive adoption situations, adopted children may experience feelings of loss, confusion, and identity issues throughout their lives. It can be difficult to process these emotions and find support

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Happy Mother’s Day, Birth Mama!

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate and honor all mothers. Often times, women who have made the decision to place their child for adoption are overlooked in their selfless act of love. These mother’s deserve recognition and admiration today and throughout the year. Placing a child for adoption is never an easy decision, especially

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Sharing Your Child’s Adoption Story: A Developmental Timeline

Adoption is a topic that can be difficult to discuss with children, but children often want to know where they come from. It is important to share in a way that is appropriate for their age and developmental level. Here are some tips on how to talk to a child about their adoption story based

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Read about us in Pregnancy Help News

A Loving Option Adoption was recently featured in Pregnancy Help News in an article titled: New program brings joy and hope of adoption to eastern Tenn. The following is an excerpt from the article: “Adoption is not widely talked about,” said CCETN Program Manager Ada Hernandez-Bell. “We talk about the difficulties of single parents, we talk

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