Adoption Blog
The Truth About Being Picked by a Birth Mother
Amanda perched on her stool at the café, with her laptop and a cup of cappuccino nearby. She grabbed for her phone and began to browse through her adoption agency's website, something that she did every day during her lunch break. As she navigated the site, Amanda...
5 Fun Facts About Young Adoptive Couple Eric and Megan
I recently had the opportunity to interview hopeful adoptive parents Eric and Megan from Oregon. Before you choose your baby's parents, you can speak with several hopeful adoptive parents. Sometimes, it's nice to just get a bit more info to understand who they...
Why Does Adoption Cost So Much?
Once you've told people about your plan to adopt, you may get asked, "Why does adoption cost so much money?" People who ask questions like this might pose it negatively, maybe even adding, "Babies who need a home should be free!" So how do you answer prying questions...
What Is a Post Adoption Contact Agreement?
As you move through your adoption plan, you'll work together with the adoptive family you've chosen to create what's called a Post Adoption Contract Agreement. This agreement states exactly what type of contact you will maintain with the adoptive family and your child...
Can My Parents Make Me Get an Abortion?
"I'm 17 and have been dating my boyfriend for 2 months. Last week, we found out that I'm pregnant. He said he'd drop out of school and go full-time at his job so that we can raise this baby together, but I'm not sure I'm ready to be a mom yet. I just told my parents...
The #1 Mistake That Will Destroy Your Adoption
The domestic adoption process can be complex. If you want to avoid delays and potential issues, it's vital to be aware of a common mistake that many people make when trying to adopt. Waiting to be chosen by a birth mother can be agonizing, so when you get that...
5 Fun Facts About Christian Adoptive Couple Buck and Veronique
I recently had the opportunity to interview hopeful adoptive parents Buck and Veronique from Montana. Before you make a decision about your baby’s parents, you can speak with several hopeful adoptive parents. Sometimes, it’s nice to just get a bit more info to...
How to Heal After Placing Your Child for Adoption
When you choose to place your baby for adoption, you provide them a stable and loving future. Adoption isn't an easy decision to make, so you may find yourself wondering, "How will I feel after placing my baby for adoption?" It's a common question for birth mothers to...
Why It’s Important to Fully Grieve Infertility Before Adopting
Navigating the grief surrounding infertility can be all-consuming. It's natural to feel sad, disappointed, angry, or a combination of many different emotions. Many couples want to start the process of becoming a parent in another way as soon as they can, in an effort...
The Truth Behind 5 Adoption Myths
Many people don't understand how adoption actually works today unless the adoption process has directly touched them, so they believe adoption myths. Adoption has changed a lot in the last 50 years, but, unfortunately, many people don't realize modern adoption looks...
Why Does Lifetime Focus on Birth Parents?
Here at Lifetime Adoption Agency, birth mothers and birth fathers are the heart and soul of what we do. These incredible women and men place their children for adoption out of great love despite the pain it causes them. We respect these parents, and it is...
5 Fun Facts About Adventurous, Financially Stable Adoptive Couple Eric and Danyelle
I recently had the opportunity to interview hopeful adoptive parents Eric and Danyelle from Illinois. Expectant mothers have the opportunity to speak with waiting families before they make their decision, but sometimes it’s nice to just get a little more info...
How to Find a Home Study Provider in Florida
If you plan to adopt a child in Florida, you'll need to complete the home study process to be approved to adopt. The purpose of a home study is to ensure that you're emotionally, physically, and financially prepared to adopt and raise a child. If you're searching for...
Is Adoption Right for Me?
If you just found out you're pregnant by surprise, you're not alone. In the U.S., around half of all women will face an unplanned pregnancy in their life, and some choose adoption. The adoption decision is a personal one. Only you can know what's best for your life...
What to Expect During Your Adoption Finalization
Bringing a child into your family is exciting! You may have spent months praying about each step as you walked through the adoption process, and now you're finally nearing the end. The adoption finalization is basically the last step in the entire process. Here...
5 Fun Facts About Brian and Kaitlin, Hopeful Adoptive Parents
I recently had the chance to chat with hopeful adoptive parents Brian and Kaitlin from Oregon. Before making a decision about adoption, you can speak with several hopeful adoptive parents. Sometimes, it's nice to just get a bit more info to understand who they are and...
4 Self-Care Tips for Birth Mothers
As you make an adoption plan for your baby, you're probably focused on making sure that he or she will be taken care of. But are you making sure to take care of yourself, too? It can be easy to forget to take some time to focus on yourself and to take care of...
How to Rock Your Home Study
Many hopeful adoptive parents find the home study to be the most time-consuming and nerve-wracking part of the adoption process. They wonder things like, "Will they find our home to be acceptable? What about our parenting approach?" Today, Lifetime Adoption...
10 Celebs You Didn’t Know Were Birth Parents
Adoption impacts people from all walks of life — even celebrities and other famous people from politics, Hollywood, and the world of sports. There are a lot of posts out there about celebrities who have adopted or celebrities who are adoptees. What's less known,...
How and When Do We Explain Adoption to Our Child?
One of the most frequent questions our adoption coordinators get from adoptive parents is, "How and when do we explain adoption to our child?" The answer will depend on you, your child, and your own unique adoption story. There are some general guidelines that...