Becoming Birth Mom Strong
In January 1989, I quietly entered the lonely world of being a birth mother. I was 18, a college freshman. I was scared and ashamed and heartbroken. I believed then, as I still believe today, that I made the very best, most loving decision I could have made for my daughter. But I was heartbroken. …
Every Child Deserves A Family
2020 has brought a tsunami in almost every facet of our lives, due to COVID, the sad racial divisions facing our country, and the political upheaval. Regardless of one’s political leanings, it is difficult to quibble with the fact that there, indeed, was this seismic groundswell that brought about a demonstrable change in the landscape of …
Ways to Encourage Creativity From a Foster Child
Children in foster care can sometimes feel that they’re unappreciated or ignored. With more than 120,000 children still waiting to be adopted in the U.S., it’s easy to understand why a foster child might at times feel like just a number or a statistic in the eyes of grown-ups. If you have a foster child, …
New Year’s Resolutions for Adoptive Families in Florida
2020 is over. Can you believe it? What a year it has been! We hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy and that you’ve enjoyed this holiday season. As we reflect on the past and look forward to the future, we encourage you to take some time to chart your path …
Foster Care During the Holidays
The Holiday Season is officially here! We’re all in that same state of frenzy and joy, as we wrap up our gifts and our work, and look forward to several days spent with family and friends (either in-person or virtually). While the holidays are something that most of us look forward to, it’s important to …
Waiting to Adopt During the Holiday Season
We all know that while the holiday season can be one full of joy and celebration, it can also be very stressful. For hopeful and waiting adoptive parents, it’s even more challenging. As a waiting adoptive parent, you’re not only stressed about being matched/placed, but you’re also probably anxious to just begin this new chapter …
Why we don’t say, “Giving my baby up for adoption”
As an adoption agency, we get lots of phone calls from expectant mothers that start out with the phrase, “I’m thinking about giving my baby up for adoption in Florida.” While we certainly understand what they mean, and support them as much as possible in their decision, we prefer to use adoption positive language in …
Giving Baby Up For Adoption During the Holidays
“It’s almost Thanksgiving, and I just found out that I’m pregnant. I’d like to give baby up for adoption, but not sure what to do next. ” An unplanned pregnancy is what it is – unplanned. But what is important right now is that you know that you aren’t alone and that there are people …
A Day in the Life of an Adoption Caseworker
Many days, I am left juggling my various responsibilities – wife, mother, adoption social worker, etc. I wear so many more hats on a daily basis, but I wear these three nonstop and I wear them proudly. Even though these three responsibilities take up all of my time, they are my favorite three hats to …
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