by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 31, 2021 | Adopting a child, Adoption preparation
When you start your adoption journey, one of the questions your adoption professional will ask you is regarding your preferences. Are you looking for a child of a certain race? Are you open to prenatal drug or alcohol use? What age range are you interested in? And,...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 17, 2021 | adoption, Adoption books, post-adoption
Gift-giving is a wonderful way to show how much you care about and support someone who has recently adopted! There is no shortage of gift options to present to a loved one who has brought home a new bundle of joy through adoption. With so many options, we understand...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 3, 2021 | Adopting a child
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on April 29, 2019, and has since been updated. Many hopeful adoptive parents wonder, “What are birth mothers looking for in a profile?” and “What do birth mothers want in an adoptive...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Mar 15, 2021 | Adopting a child
Choosing a name for your baby is a daunting task. In adoption, you may find it is even more difficult than you imagined. The reason is that there are additional things to keep in mind that relate to the adoption that some adoptive parents may not have previously known...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Feb 15, 2021 | adoption agency, Adoption services, infant adoption
If you’re hoping to adopt a baby, it can be challenging to know where to start. As you begin your journey to adopt a baby, choosing your adoption agency is the first step. Just as the adoption process varies from family to family, every adoption agency is...