Adoption Blog
Choosing an Intervention When CPS Is Involved
Do you live in Florida, and Child Protective Services has taken your child away? Do you have a Case Plan? Many parents who are involved with the Child Welfare System and have a case plan feel frustrated by the lack of decision-making they're allowed on behalf...
Do I Get Paid for Adopting Out My Baby?
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on May 6, 2019, and has since been updated. "Can I get paid for adopting out my baby?" "Do birth mothers get paid for choosing adoption?" "Do adoption agencies pay birth mothers for going forward with an...
Got Life Insurance Yet?
Once you decide to become a parent, you need to start considering things like life insurance. Whether you are preparing to adopt or have already adopted a child, you will want to make sure they will be financially secure should something happen to you. It could even...
3 Qualities to Look for in Adoptive Parents
Each birth mother has her own criteria for finding the perfect adoptive parents for her baby. As you envision the perfect life for your child, you might be thinking of the type of home you want them to grow up in, how many siblings you would like them to have, what...
3 Tips for Naming Your Adopted Baby
Choosing a name for your baby is a daunting task. In adoption, you may find it is even more difficult than you imagined. The reason is that there are additional things to keep in mind that relate to the adoption that some adoptive parents may not have previously known...
Why Counseling Is So Helpful as You Think About Adoption
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on December 14, 2017, and has since been updated. Birth mother support and education are our focus here at Lifetime Adoption. We provide many resources and support for you online, as well as access to adoption...
9 Adoption Etiquette Musts Everyone Should Know
We were all, or should have been, taught basic manners for being polite, thoughtful, and helpful (if you need a refresh, read these 16 Forgotten Manners Every Parent Should Teach Their Child, from Reader’s Digest last month). But as a community of people touched by...
“I’m Pregnant and in Prison – Can I Adopt Out My Baby?”
If you're pregnant and in prison, you have a tough decision to make. Should you deliver your baby and try to parent once you’re released? Do you request an abortion from the medical provider at your prison? Or do you choose to place your baby for adoption? ...
Hoping to Adopt a Baby? Here’s What to Ask Adoption Agencies
If you're hoping to adopt a baby, it can be challenging to know where to start. As you begin your journey to adopt a baby, choosing your adoption agency is the first step. Just as the adoption process varies from family to family, every adoption agency is different....
I’m Pregnant – Now What?
Sitting on her bed, staring at the positive pregnancy test, Kelly had no idea what to do next. She was not expecting to see those two lines letting her know she was pregnant. She was graduating high school in a few months, and both she and her boyfriend had plans to...
Positive Adoption Stories at Lifetime
Lifetime Adoption has played an integral role in creating many miracles through the blessing of adoption. So today, we thought we'd share some of Lifetime’s positive adoption stories! Join Lifetime Adoption as we take you on a journey through our favorite...
I Just Found Out I’m Pregnant! What Are My Options?
If you suddenly discover that you're pregnant, you may feel unsure what to do. You might feel like your world has stopped. Perhaps you didn't expect to get pregnant right now, and you're unsure what to do next. It's a scary time, but you do have pregnancy choices to...
Lifetime Couple Receives Adoption Funds from Successful Fundraiser
Many couples have the love and compassion needed to be parents but cannot have a child biologically. Others wish to expand their family through adoption but lack the funds necessary to adopt a baby. A local Pasco County couple who has been through the adoption...
What will the adoption process look like for me?
Over the years, the adoption process has shifted towards giving expectant mothers more power over their choices. Today, a birth mother can choose the parents who will raise her baby, how things will be handled at the hospital when she delivers, and how often she'll...
Our Adoption Agency in Pasco County Has a Billboard!
If you live in the New Port Richey area, you might have seen Lifetime Adoption's billboard. To spread the word about our adoption services, we have had a billboard installed on US-19. This means our message about free adoption help will reach thousands of drivers...
5 Free Resources to Help You Get Ready for Your Home Study
Many hopeful adoptive parents find the home study to be one of the most time-consuming and nerve-wracking parts of the adoption process. If you're in the adoption process and preparing for your home study, you might be wondering things like, “Will they find our home...
Employer-Provided Adoption Benefits
If you're hoping to adopt, receiving adoption benefits from your employer provides a huge advantage. But the fact is, most people do not even realize that their company offers adoption benefits until they ask. However, this brings up a new question. How should...
Adoption is Love: a New Book, Perfect for Single Adoptive Mothers
Many single women have welcomed a child into their home through the blessing of adoption. Although every adoptive family is different, most adoptive mothers will agree that the joy of bringing a child into their lives surpasses the potential challenges of being a...
Adoptive Family Profile: JP and Carolyn, an Active Christian Couple in Maryland
Meet JP and Carolyn, a down-to-earth, dependable, and hard-working adoptive couple living in Maryland. They would love to expand their happy family and share their lives with a child through adoption! JP and Carolyn have been blessed with one child, and after...
How to Keep Your Marriage Strong During the Wait
Marriage is hard work: sometimes it comes naturally, other times not so much. Adoption and infertility treatments can be stressful for your marriage so having a solid foundation is vital. You will soon be moving into another phase of your lives and will be very busy...