When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, birth parents face a difficult decision. Do we raise the child? Do we terminate the pregnancy? Do we consider adoption? What if we just aren’t sure? You see, there are situations when birth parents… Read More
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Tips for Writing a Letter To Your Birth Child
One of the most important things to consider when creating an adoption plan is where you see yourself in your child’s future. Today, birth mothers and fathers have more opportunities for continued contact than ever before. “The confidentiality that once… Read More
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Unplanned Pregnancy of a Minor
In 2019, there were 179,871 live births to mothers between the ages of 15 and 19. Of these, roughly 85 percent were not planned – and an unplanned pregnancy can be a scary time for any mother, let alone a… Read More
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How Should My Child Refer to Their Biological Parents?
How you speak is just as important as what you say. This is perhaps never more true than when speaking with a child about adoption and their biological parents. “Parents have to think about how they communicate and what kind… Read More
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Adoption Counseling Services in Maryland
A birth mother’s decision to create an adoption plan is never an easy one. However, “many birth parents are able to reconcile the loss and make peace with the decision,” according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway. But it can… Read More
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How to Create an Adoption Plan in Maryland
An unplanned pregnancy can be tough, especially if you are not in a place in life where raising a child is really feasible. So, you may be considering creating an adoption plan, but are unsure what to do first. This… Read More
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Why Would I Choose Open Adoption?
When crafting her adoption plan, you have a very important decision to make about your future. Where do you fit in your child’s life? It can be difficult looking that far into the future, but there are generally three options… Read More
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Communicating Your Adoption Plan to the Hospital
The birth of a child requires a lot of forethought on the part of the mother. You should think about what you want from this experience. What is your birth plan (and adoption plan)? While some things may be out… Read More
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What Will They Ask Me When Creating an Adoption Plan?
After weighing your options and deciding adoption is the best choice for both you and your child, it is time to start outlining your preliminary adoption plan. We say preliminary adoption plan because it is important to understand that creating… Read More
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Transracial Adoption: White Parents Raising Black Children (Part Two)
In Part One of this two-part blog series, we detailed advice for white parents raising black children as the result of a transracial adoption. We discussed concepts such as Having “The Talk,” Asking for Help, Celebrate Identity, and Responding to… Read More