by Adoption Agency Florida | Feb 25, 2019 | Adoption for my child
The emotional rollercoaster of choosing adoption for your baby can seem difficult enough without adding paperwork and all the steps involved. It might seem impossible to get through when you look at the adoption process with one glance. But just like with anything,...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Feb 18, 2019 | Adoption story
The blessing in reading adoption stories is that you can really learn a lot from them. This especially holds true when you’re hearing from adoptive couples who have adopted recently. Florida adoptive couple Brandon and Megan were blessed to adopt a baby...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Jan 17, 2019 | Adopting a child, Adoption story
Last year, adoptive couple Anthony and Sara were blessed to adopt a baby boy through Lifetime. In this family’s story, we hear from Sara about her life-long call to adoption, getting “the call” that a birth mother was interested in them, and their...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Dec 17, 2018 | Adopting a child
Question: “My husband and I have just started to look into adopting, after trying IVF for four years. I’m heavy-set, and I’m worried that would prevent us from being chosen by a birth mother. Can we adopt if I’m overweight?” Answer: The...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Nov 19, 2018 | Adoption story
This guest post was written by a Lifetime adoptive mother who adopted a baby girl last year, along with her husband. “It’s National Adoption Month. I’ve had a lot on my mind. And I’ve tried to do my due diligence at reading/listening to all...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Nov 12, 2018 | Adoption for my child
Lots of women ask us how to pick the right adoptive family. The answer is different for everyone, but it always starts with asking yourself what’s important to you. This will help you choose a family that best matches your wants and dreams for your baby. If...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Nov 5, 2018 | Adopting a child
“Wow, I thought adoption was super-expensive, how did you afford it?” “Aren’t you worried that her birth mother will come to take her back?” “Don’t you want a baby of your own?” Upon telling your family and friends you’re...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Oct 29, 2018 | Adopting a child, Open adoption
“Hi, my husband and I are hoping to adopt a baby after enduring several failed attempts to conceive. As I do research online, I’ve been seeing the term ‘open adoption’ a lot. But we are worried that the birth mother would just be dropping by...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Oct 15, 2018 | Adopting a child, Adoption preparation
Your decision to adopt a baby probably didn’t happen overnight. Most couples take weeks, months, or years to move from fertility treatments to adoption. It’s important that you make sure you’re ready to adopt before you start the adoption process....
by Adoption Agency Florida | Oct 8, 2018 | adoption
There seem to be plenty of stereotypes about birth parents: that they’re addicted to drugs, that birth fathers don’t care, or that birth mothers are women who don’t want children. Stereotypes develop because not enough is known about a person or...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Oct 4, 2018 | Adoption for my child
As you look into which adoption agency will work best for you, you might be feeling overwhelmed. Today, we’re giving you info on how to select the best adoption agency for you and your baby! As a birth mother, you need an adoption agency that: Puts you first...
by Linda Rotz | Oct 1, 2018 | Adopting a child, adoption tip, adoption wait
There are many sides to the adoption journey when you’re eagerly waiting to be chosen by a birth mother. Many adoptive couples go through the process joyfully, trying to be as patient and proactive as possible. Others struggle with feelings of jealousy and...
by Heather Featherston | Aug 23, 2018 | Adoption for my child, Open adoption
You have lots of choices with open adoption, like being able to select the adoptive parents for your baby. Open adoption also means that you choose how often you’d like to stay in contact with them after the adoption happens, and how you’d like to receive...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Aug 6, 2018 | adoption tip, Birth mothers, Open adoption
“We’ve been chosen by a birth mom, who’s due next month and is expecting a baby boy! How do we handle contact with the birth mom after we adopt? We’d like to begin a relationship with her once we bring our baby home, but how do we do this?” asks one...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Aug 2, 2018 | Adoption for my child
Birth mother Ashley shares why she chose open adoption “When I discovered I was pregnant, I was terrified and confused. I was a freshman in college. My boyfriend and I talked about our options. He knows I am pro-life, so he didn’t even suggest abortion. We...
by Adoption Agency Florida | Jul 9, 2018 | adoption update, Open adoption
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....
by Adoption Agency Florida | Jun 25, 2018 | Adopting a child
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...
by Adoption Agency Florida | May 28, 2018 | Adopting a child, adoption update, Newly Adopted Babies
Many hopeful adoptive couples ask “is it possible to adopt twins?” The short answer is “yes”! Lifetime adoptive couple Keith and Thirza from Florida just adopted newborn twin girls! We feel blessed to be able to share about their journey to adopting...
by Adoption Agency Florida | May 24, 2018 | Adoption for my child
Question: “I’m like 99% sure that adoption’s going to be the best choice for my situation…but I’m worried what people will think. Does putting my baby up for adoption make me a bad person?” Answer: Many women who are thinking about...
by Adoption Agency Florida | May 17, 2018 | Adoption for my child
Question: “What if I change my mind about adopting my baby out, and decide I want to raise my child myself?” Answer: We understand that adoption is a big decision and might make you feel uncertain. Many women thinking about adoption worry that they may...