Adoption Blog
How to Afford Adoption with a LightStream Adoption Loan
All lending services are provided by LightStream, a division of SunTrust Bank, and we may be compensated by LightStream through links on this site. At the Lifetime adoption agency in Florida, we don't want a lack of finances to stand in the way of you being able to...
How Do I Know My Baby Will Be Safe?
We know that you want to pick the perfect adoptive family for your baby. When you're looking at adoptive parent profiles, they'll probably all say things that you like, and appear to be nice and friendly. But, as one woman says it, "how do I know these couples are...
Adoption Opportunities at Our Adoption Agency in Florida
When you're thinking about infant adoption to grow your family, it's normal to wonder about the babies available for adoption. In the adoption world, you may hear terms like "adoption opportunities" and "adoption situations." Keep reading to find out if our adoption...
Fun-loving Arizona Couple Eager to Adopt a Child of Any Race!
Brian and MaryAnne are a fun-loving, silly, and caring couple who are excited to adopt a child of any race! They love visiting the zoo, spending a day at the lake, and taking vacations, as well as getting together with extended family, and they look forward to sharing...
Your Florida Adoption Agency Was There Every Step of the Way!
Lifetime's adoption agency in Florida loves it when we get to share updates from our adoptive couples who have been blessed by infant adoption! Today, we're sharing a sweet one from Joe and Megan, a young adoptive couple living in New Jersey. In their adoption video,...
Is Adoption the Right Choice for You?
Wondering if adoption is the right choice for you and for your baby? Maybe you've tried to parent for a few months and have been struggling big time. Or you could be dealing with a positive pregnancy test and are looking for another answer besides abortion. We're not...
7 of the Most Frequently Asked Questions About Open Adoption
Open adoption is very common nowadays, with most birth parents and adoptive couples hoping for some form of openness. Many adoptive families living with an open adoption relationship get questions from people unfamiliar with the concept. They get asked questions such...
Bilingual Wisconsin Couple Hope to Adopt!
Franklin and Betsy are a bilingual Christian couple in Wisconsin who love to laugh, spend time with family, and enjoy the outdoors. They're hoping to adopt a boy or girl up to three years old and are open to any race, twins, and siblings. Franklin works as a cook and...
We Love Lifetime With All Our Hearts…Thank You!
Lifetime's adoption agency in Florida loves it when we get to share updates from our adoptive couples who have been blessed by infant adoption! Today, we're sharing a sweet one from Luke and Lindsay, a young adoptive couple living in Illinois. They adopted their son,...
“I need someone to adopt my baby”
We hear from women every day with situations like this one: "I just found out I'm pregnant, and my boyfriend literally disappeared. I thought we'd spend the rest of our lives together but he's obvi not into me like I was into him! I'm still in high school and I have...
Check Out This Review of Our Adoption Agency in Florida!
Lifetime's adoption agency in Florida loves to share reviews from our adoptive couples! Today, we're sharing a sweet comment from Brandon and Terra, a Wisconsin couple who are still in their adoption wait. Just last month, we wrote about their short and sweet adoption...
“I’m a Birth Father…Do I Have a Say in Adoption?”
Has your girlfriend just told you she's pregnant and going to place your baby for adoption? Or maybe it's your wife who wants to do adoption, after years of struggling to make ends meet. In any case, you might be wondering, "does the father have a say in adoption?"...
“Are We Too Old to Adopt?”
There are various reasons that couples decide to adopt when they're in their 40s (and later). They may have been establishing financial security first or hoping to create a family after a second marriage. If this is the case for you, the question “Are we too old to...
Is Adoption Right for You?…There’s an App for That!
It seems like there's an app for everything these days. And it's no different for learning about the choice of adoption! "Open Adoption" is a new app that can really help you when you're wondering if adoption is the right choice for you and your baby. This smartphone...
How to Talk to Your Children About Their Adoption Story
The experts at our adoption agency in Florida recommend that hopeful adoptive parents start thinking now about how they will talk about your family’s adoption story. When a child grows up hearing about their adoption, it makes life less confusing and mysterious. You...
Is It Positive Adoption Language to Call Her a “Birth Mother”?
We wanted to share a question that our Florida adoption agency received recently about positive adoption language: "I've noticed a few people saying online that the term ‘birth mother' shouldn't be used until after a woman places her child for adoption. So, I'm...
“I’m SO GRATEFUL to have found such an AMAZING adoption agency!”
Lifetime provides continued pregnancy and adoption support to birth moms from all over. This includes birth mothers right here in Florida, like Terri. Last year, she posted on Facebook about how much she loves her baby's adoptive mom. And then recently, Terri posted...
Get Adoption Guidance from the Experts at Lifetime’s Q&A Webinar
Do you have questions about domestic, interstate infant adoption? Then we encourage you to mark your calendar and come to our adoption webinar on Thursday! Lifetime's experienced adoption experts will be hosting a live Adoption Q&A Webinar. It begins at 6:00 pm...
3 Common Fears About Choosing Adoption for Your Baby
It’s totally normal to have fears when you're thinking about adoption for your baby, especially at the beginning of the adoption journey. What has helped some women in your shoes is to talk about their fears with someone who’s been through the process. Lifetime's peer...
What NOT To Do at the Hospital
Many adoptive families nowadays are blessed to get invited by the birth parents to be present for the birth of their baby. We want to share some general guidelines with you today about the adoption hospital experience! At the hospital, there’s such a difference...