Adoption Blog
Steer Clear of These 5 Mistakes, Says an Adoption Expert
Mardie Caldwell is the Founder of Lifetime Adoption, a nationally-recognized adoption expert, and award-winning author. Today, we are giving you adoption advice direct from the expert! I've been in the adoption field for over 30 years. During that time, I've seen and...
Thinking About Adoption When You Already Have Kids
If you're pregnant and already parenting, you're not alone. Lifetime has helped many women who are already parenting, and thinking about adoption for the baby they're pregnant with. Maybe you're struggling to make ends meet, or you're in a rocky relationship. Whatever...
Experienced Adoptive Parents in Missouri Excited to Adopt Again!
Andy and Christa were blessed to adopt their second son and look forward to growing their family through adoption again! As experienced adoptive parents, they have an open adoption with their son's birth mother. They say, "Open adoption has been wonderful and we are...
“Open Adoption is Amazing! We’re Thankful to Be a Part of It!”
Here at our adoption agency in Florida, we love to share updates from our adoptive couples who are experiencing the joys of open adoption! Today, we're sharing a sweet open adoption update from Jesse and Alicia, a young adoptive couple living in Colorado. Earlier this...
With Modern Adoption, You Make the Choices
Adoption today means that you make all the choices. And modern adoption gives you tons of choices! You can choose the adoptive parents for your baby, how much you want to get to know the parents you choose, and what happens at the hospital when you give birth. If you...
What’s a Typical Birth Mother Like?
It's common for hopeful adoptive parents to wonder what birth mothers are like. How old are most birth mothers? Are they married or single? Why are they choosing adoption? What’s a typical birth mother like? Today, we're giving you the answers to these...
The Top 10 Tools to Prepare for Transracial Adoption
Many couples are hoping to adopt a child who is of a race different than their own, but aren't sure where to start. If you'd like to pursue a transracial adoption, there are important steps to follow to help your child thrive. A couple of these steps include learning...
How Do I Find Just the Right Parents for My Baby?
If you're thinking about adoption for your baby, we understand that you might be worried about finding the perfect adoptive family. Anyone who decides adoption is the right choice wants to make sure that their child has the best life. How can you make sure that your...
What Are the Benefits of Paying an Adoption Agency in Advance?
"Why should we pay adoption fees up front, before we have a match? I have a friend who is adopting too, and she says that her agency only asks for part of the fee up front. And then once they're matched, they pay the rest of the fee. Why should we be paying an...
How to Get Ready for Your Home Study in Florida
We are happy to provide home study services for hopeful adoptive families living in Florida. Our affordable home studies are conducted by family-oriented caseworkers, making the process seem more like a friendly visit. Keep reading to learn more about getting a home...