Adoption Blog
Newborn Adoption Q&A: “Are we too old to adopt?” and other common questions answered
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...
God Sees You Waiting to Adopt: Staying Encouraged While You Wait
Many people feel a spiritual calling to adopt, in addition to their desire to add a child to their family. There are many reasons adoptive parents may be led to begin the adoption process, and behind many of those common reasons, there’s a belief that God has set an...
Reviews of Lifetime Adoption Agency Florida
If you’ve begun looking into adoption to start your family, you’ve probably been searching for reviews of adoption agencies online. Being able to see what an adoption agency’s past clients have had to say helps you decide which agency to work with. You can find...
Can My Parents Make Me Get an Abortion?
Question: I’m 17 and have been dating my boyfriend for two months. Last week, we found out that I’m pregnant. He said he’ll drop out of school and go full-time at the grocery store he works at so that we can raise this baby together, but I’m not sure I’m ready...
“You are one of the bravest and strongest women I’ve ever met!”
Author’s Letter to Daughter’s Birth Mother Melissa Radke’s book, Eat Cake. Be Brave., is a personal testimony of courage, faith, and accepting one’s strengths and unique path in life. It includes topics that are near and dear to us, including infertility,...
Your Baby, Your Choice
Did you know that a woman considering adoption for her baby is in control of the adoption process? You’re in control over exactly how your adoption experience goes down. Here, we’ll talk about just a few of the choices you can make during the adoption process. ...
Gift Ideas for Your Child’s Birth Mom
“I want to give a gift to my daughter’s birth mother to honor her and the choice she made, and to thank her for her part in creating our family. There’s no possible way I can say thank you enough to her! Is it appropriate to send a gift? What sort of a gift...
Ashley’s Adoption Story – “There isn’t one day that I regret my decision”
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 this...
How to Get Your Adoption Home Study Done Quickly
As the first step in the adoption process, the home study can bring up many emotions, from the excitement of beginning the adoption journey to feeling nervous about the process. Typically, a home study includes paperwork and documentation, a precise background check,...
Loving Oklahoma Couple Ready to Grow Family Through the Blessing of Adoption!
Meet Charles and Jennifer, a loving, joyful couple from Oklahoma ready to grow their family through the blessing of adoption! They have one son, Aidan, who's 14 and is looking forward to becoming a protective big brother. Charles and Jennifer promise to raise your...