Women might choose to give up their baby for adoption for any number of reasons. But, no matter what the reason may be for their adoption plan, it's possible to move forward through the adoption process in just 7 easy steps. Open Arms Adoption can help you give your baby up for adoption and provide counseling so that you know you are making the right choice. Below are the steps you would go through the complete the adoption journey. Step 1. Do Your Agency Research Part of the adoption … [Read more...]
Do Orphanages Still Exist and Will My Baby Go to One?
If you are either pregnant or have given birth recently and are feeling like you cannot care for your baby, you may be wondering what your other options are. One question that might cross your mind is likely, "what if I can't take care of my baby, and I don't find anyone else to? Will my baby be an orphan and end up in an orphanage or a group home?" Many of us have seen the move Annie, Oliver, or even newer movies such as The Queens Gambit that depict orphanages. This often makes us wonder … [Read more...]
Finding Adoptive Parents Based on Your Baby’s Race
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, or perhaps even a planned pregnancy and are considering adoption for you baby, you likely have questions about the race of family that will ultimately adopt your baby. This can be a complicated topic, and we will address all of your concerns in this article. Should I Choose a Family for My Baby Based on Race? Some women are not sure how they feel about a family of a different race or ethnicity adopting their baby. Some Birth Mothers have concerns … [Read more...]
Can I stay in contact with my baby if I choose Adoption?
Adoptions of the past were usually sealed, secretive events in which there was little chance that the birthmother and child would ever cross paths in life again. This has resulted in a great deal of confusion and even heartbreak as children who were adopted grew into adults and began asking questions about their past and there was little, if any, information about their birth families. And, not knowing how their child was doing in life and if they were well and healthy was often very painful for … [Read more...]
Choosing Adoption as an Alternative to Foster Care
I’m worried my baby might be heading into Foster Care. Is Voluntary Adoption, outside of the foster care system, another option?" If you are pregnant, or have recently given birth and are taking care of your new baby now, but you are worried that your baby is going to be put in Foster Care, you should know that Adoption is still an option for you and your baby. Why Foster Care Might Get Involved It is not uncommon for new moms to struggle at home when trying to take care of a newborn baby, … [Read more...]
Is Adoption still possible during the Coronavirus Pandemic?
If you are pregnant, or have recently given birth, and are wondering about your options, you may be curious as to whether adoption is still an available option to you right now, during the current pandemic. The short answer is yes. Open Arms Adoption Network is available to you, free of charge, at any time, if you would like to learn more about the option of adoption. A counselor is able to provide you all of the services and support that we typically provide, safely, during this COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Can you Choose Who Adopts Your Baby?
If you are pregnant or have recently had a baby and are considering giving up your baby for adoption, you might be wondering who will adopt your baby. Your first question is likely whether you can choose who adopts your baby. And the short answer is yes. You can absolutely be the one to choose who will adopt and parent your baby. You may also be wondering how you can make that happen though. We have all of the information you need about how to work with an adoption agency and plan a private … [Read more...]
The Best Questions to Ask an Adoption Agency
Whether you are currently pregnant and considering adoption for your baby, or you are considering adoption to grow your family, you are likely aware that there is a lot of information to consider when choosing adoption agency to work with. There are many ways that agencies differ, from the simplest ways such as location, to very specific differences in how they assist their Birth and Adoptive Parents. In order to understand which type of adoption agency you might want to work with, having a list … [Read more...]
Tips for Choosing an Adoptive Family for Your Baby
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and considering giving your baby up for adoption, you might be thinking about who will adopt your baby. There are many adoption agencies out there who can help support you through the process, and you may want to consider working with a local agency that can offer you emotional support through this process. If you choose to work with an adoption agency such as Open Arms Adoption Network, you can actually choose the right family for your baby—the one … [Read more...]
How to Choose an Adoption Agency
Have you been wondering which adoption agency is right for me? You’re not alone. Many women who are searching for adoption information wonder how to choose a good domestic adoption agency that offers support for women facing an unwanted pregnancy as well as adoption services. There are some important factors to take into consideration concerning how an adoption agency might support you in the process. There are many private adoption agencies out there, and if you are unable to get … [Read more...]
