by Linda Rotz | Oct 19, 2020 | Adopting a child
So you’ve decided to adopt. After you’ve gone through all the preparations, you feel like you’re open to transracial adoption. If you feel like adopting a child of another race isn’t any different from adopting a child of your own race, you may...
by Heather Featherston | Oct 7, 2020 | Adoption for my child
“It feels like everyone in my life is against me choosing adoption…friends, my parents, and my boyfriend. How do I deal with people pressuring me to keep my baby?” The decision of adoption is yours and yours alone. No matter what other people...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 28, 2020 | Adopting a child
“We adopted a child from China, but we think she would be better off with another family without children. Does Lifetime help with re-homing or re-adoptions?” It is first important to know the difference between the two terms: Re-homing is a term that is...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 14, 2020 | Adopting a child, adoption agency
Nothing in life that is worthwhile is ever easy. Adopting a baby is very worthwhile, and it takes a lot of work and patience. Like birth pains, much of the pain and effort is forgotten once you’re holding that beautiful child in your arms. Interview...
by Heather Featherston | Aug 10, 2020 | Adopting a child, Recipe
Many of us have been trying new things to keep busy while we’re stuck at home during the pandemic. For some, that includes testing out new recipes in the kitchen and savoring family favorites. It’s safe to say that most of us have (at least) one...
by Linda Rotz | Jul 27, 2020 | Adopting a child, adoption agency, Adoption services
As you begin exploring the process of adopting a baby, you’ll realize that you will need help from a professional. The domestic adoption process can be a complicated one. There are many facets involved, including the task of creating a profile to present your...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jul 13, 2020 | Adoption preparation, adoption wait
During the process of preparing to adopt, your own mental, physical, and emotional needs might get overlooked. So you can be ready to care for your new baby, you’ll need to first care for yourself. Here are eight ways to practice self-care during your adoption...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Jun 15, 2020 | Adoption preparation, Parenting
Along with adding another member to your family, adoption brings many other wonderful changes for families. Adopting is a big step, so taking steps to feel financially prepared is a great way for parents to show love and support to their new child. One...
by Adoption Agency Florida | May 18, 2020 | Adopting a child, Adoption preparation, Parenting
About the Author Rachel Burns is an experienced copywriter and photographer with a design diploma. She works with startups, entrepreneurs, bloggers, and companies from around the world. In addition to writing articles and promotional materials, she enjoys hiking,...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 11, 2020 | Adoption for my child
Are you wondering… “How does adoption work?” “Is there an adoption agency in Pasco County?” “Can I learn about adoption without making a commitment?” “Can I still do adoption if I already have a case plan?” We can help you! We are a private adoption...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 13, 2020 | adoption wait
Depending on your adoption preferences, being chosen by a birth mother and then matching up might take awhile. We understand that it can be challenging to suddenly have to sit back and wait, after months of research, paperwork, profile creation, and a home study....
by Adoption Agency Florida | Feb 17, 2020 | Adoption for my child, Adoption story
When you’re considering adoption, it can really help to read other women’s stories. By hearing other women’s adoption stories, you can identify with their reasons for choosing adoption and find common ground in the emotions, relationships, and...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Feb 10, 2020 | Adoption story
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, an adoptive couple living in Illinois. They adopted their...
by Lifetime Adoption | Jan 20, 2020 | Adoption for my child
If you’re thinking about adoption, you might be wondering about the hopeful adoptive parents on our website. What is it that they have to offer your child? Placing your child with a loving family who can provide a safe, loving home can be a great relief....
by Adoption Agency Florida | Nov 4, 2019 | adoption
In recognition of National Adoption Awareness Month, Lifetime encourages you to pray for those touched by adoption! We want to lift birth parents and adoptive families up with prayer so that they might meet in open adoption. Sometimes it’s difficult for people...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Oct 28, 2019 | Adopting a child, adoption wait
Adopting a child can be an emotional roller coaster. With the social worker visits, background checks, and numerous phone calls, not to mention the many ups and downs of waiting for a child, you can feel overwhelmed. Amidst all this, it’s refreshing to get a...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Aug 5, 2019 | Adopting a child, Open adoption
Most domestic adoptions today involve some level of contact between birth parents and the adoptive family. The amount of openness varies from annual visits to emails and photos sent through an adoption agency. This might come as a surprise to hopeful adoptive parents...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Jul 22, 2019 | Adoption webinar
Lifetime’s recent webinar met with hopeful adoptive parents to answer their questions about adopting a baby born in the US. Our audience was mixed with people who are just beginning to consider newborn adoption, to families who are ready to start the process and are...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Jun 3, 2019 | Adoption for my child, Adoption story
When you’re thinking about adoption, hearing others’ stories can be a great help. By reading other women’s adoption stories, you can identify with their reason for choosing adoption and find commonality in their emotions, relationships, and opportunities. In...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Apr 1, 2019 | Adopting a child
The world of domestic adoption has its own terms, phrases and, of course, acronyms. During your adoption journey, they’re important to know and understand. If you’re chosen by a birth mother who doesn’t live in your state, the acronym...