by Heather Featherston | Apr 12, 2021 | Adoption for my child
Do you live in Florida, and Child Protective Services has taken your child away? Do you have a Case Plan? Many parents who are involved with the Child Welfare System and have a case plan feel frustrated by the lack of decision-making they’re allowed on...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 5, 2021 | Adoption for my child
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on May 6, 2019, and has since been updated. “Can I get paid for adopting out my baby?” “Do birth mothers get paid for choosing adoption?” “Do adoption agencies pay birth...
by Heather Featherston | Mar 22, 2021 | Adoption for my child
Each birth mother has her own criteria for finding the perfect adoptive parents for her baby. As you envision the perfect life for your child, you might be thinking of the type of home you want them to grow up in, how many siblings you would like them to have, what...
by Heather Featherston | Mar 8, 2021 | Adoption for my child
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on December 14, 2017, and has since been updated. Birth mother support and education are our focus here at Lifetime Adoption. We provide many resources and support for you online, as well as access to...
by Heather Featherston | Feb 22, 2021 | Adoption for my child
If you’re pregnant and in prison, you have a tough decision to make. Should you deliver your baby and try to parent once you’re released? Do you request an abortion from the medical provider at your prison? Or do you choose to place your baby for adoption?...
by Heather Featherston | Jan 11, 2021 | Adoption for my child, Open adoption
Over the years, the adoption process has shifted towards giving expectant mothers more power over their choices. Today, a birth mother can choose the parents who will raise her baby, how things will be handled at the hospital when she delivers, and how often...