by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 13, 2021 | Adopting a child
The domestic adoption process can be complex. If you want to avoid delays and potential issues, it’s vital to be aware of a common mistake that many people make when trying to adopt. Waiting to be chosen by a birth mother can be agonizing, so when you get...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Aug 9, 2021 | Adopting a child, Birth mothers
Here at Lifetime Adoption Agency, birth mothers and birth fathers are the heart and soul of what we do. These incredible women and men place their children for adoption out of great love despite the pain it causes them. We respect these parents, and it is...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jul 12, 2021 | Adopting a child, post-adoption
Bringing a child into your family is exciting! You may have spent months praying about each step as you walked through the adoption process, and now you’re finally nearing the end. The adoption finalization is basically the last step in the entire process....
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 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...
