People think of baby adoption like a Hollywood romance, with a newborn at the story's center. All babies are precious, after all. What could be more romantic than a baby adoption in which people come together to "save" a child? There is plenty of love in any good...
If there’s one ugly monster lurking under the proverbial adoption bed, it's this one: the illusion of control. The illusion of control is a tricky little beast. He smiles nicely in front of company. He acts as if everyone and everything will go as planned. Yet in...
Maternal safety is about keeping pregnant women safe. It's a big concern, given the potential risks to both moms and babies when relationships turn violent. One Mother's Story “I need to keep my baby safe, can you help me?” the young woman asked us, with tears in her...
Abrazo truly has a heart for birthmothers, and when people ask what makes Abrazo different from other agencies, that's what comes to mind. Years ago, adoption agencies were largely an outgrowth of orphanages and foundling homes, and their focus was on caring for...
We’re sorry baby. Your prospects recently changed dramatically, and not for the better, we fear. (Although we’d love to be wrong about that.) We’re not sure our paths will ever cross again, so consider this our note of apology for what we were not able to do to shield...
Most folks probably mean well when they talk about adoption, so when they say things that make us say “they said WHAT about adoption?!?” we have to step back and remind ourselves that this is really just a teachable moment. (And it’s a reminder of how essential good...
You don’t know us, dear Katie Pladl. However, the most intimate details of your life are quickly spreading across the global media, so we feel like we know you, and we figure you could probably use some support about now. (Note to readers: this blog was published...
Most folks don’t seek out advice on how to ruin an open adoption, and we’re glad they don’t. We believe in open adoption. Open adoption can work wonders for people who truly put their whole hearts into it, who match the right way for the right reasons. They understand...
From BraveLove‘s quest to become “a movement to increase modern adoption in the U.S.” to a sneak preview in Washington, D.C. of the pro-adoption documentary I Lived on Parker Avenue, reviving adoption is an honorable mission for many in this country. Domestic adoption...
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