Every adoption agency is different, of course, but here's a starter pack of what adoption agencies should tell you, if you're considering adoption. Adoption is wonderful. And complicated. And not right for everyone. Whenever parents-to-be are willing to set aside...
An unplanned baby is an unexpected blessing that may or may not be meant for you. When you find out you're having an unplanned baby, the normal reaction is surprise. You may not have been even trying to get pregnant. Or you may have been trying not to get pregnant....
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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...
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