If you are currently pregnant or have recently given birth, and you want to learn more about adoption, you likely have many questions about the process. Who should be the one to help you through the process is likely at the top of your list. If you have seen any movies or television shows which feature adoption, you might have questions about whether you should be contacting an adoption agency, or whether you should be contacting a lawyer. We will discuss those options in depth below, in order … [Read more...]

Updated December 2021 If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy or you are currently taking care of your newborn, and you are considering giving up your baby for adoption, you likely have a lot of questions about what adoption means, how the adoption process works, adoption laws and your parental rights, and any other other information that you should know about before making this important decision. You may be overwhelmed and possibly even more confused after looking at multiple adoption … [Read more...]

If you or someone you know is either pregnant or recently gave birth, and you are wanting to learn more information about giving up a baby for adoption, or making an adoption plan, but you aren't sure where to start, there are a few steps to the adoption process that we will outline below. Several of these steps might differ depending on how you move forward with adoption, whether you work with an adoption agency or an attorney, but this article will give you a general idea of the steps involved … [Read more...]

If you are currently experiencing a planned or unplanned pregnancy, or, if you recently gave birth to a baby and are considering adoption, you’ve likely seen a lot of information about Open Adoption while doing research or even on TV. While the adoptions you read about or hear about may tend to be Open Adoptions. While this may be something you are interested in, you may also be wondering if closed adoption is an option for you, and if a Closed Adoption is still an option today. Differences … [Read more...]

If you are Black and are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, or perhaps you have a planned pregnancy, but you would like to learn more about adoption for your baby, you will likely want to consider an African American family for your baby. This topic tends to be a complicated one, and we will explain 7 reasons why you might like to choose an African American family for your baby so that you have a full understanding of why this is an idea you might like to consider. There are Black Families … [Read more...]

Many mothers with babies or toddlers feel like they are struggling. Parenting a child or children can be difficult—especially without support. New mothers may find themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally stressed. There are also financial stresses that come with supporting a child. This is why you may be wondering about adoption after you have already brought your baby home from the hospital. Some people are under the impression that it is too late to give their baby up for adoption at … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

View More Waiting Families You were in a good place with your boyfriend and all was good. Then a few months ago, you forgot your birth control pill a couple of days, missed a depo shot or maybe your boyfriend didn’t have a condom like he said he did. Now you feel exhausted and your body is beginning to change physically. Deep down, you know these are likely pregnancy symptoms, but you have put off taking a pregnancy test because you don’t feel ready to come to terms with the situation that … [Read more...]

How can I decide what type of adoption is best for me? If you are considering whether adoption might be the right choice for you and your baby, you might be thinking more about what adoption might look like for you and them in the future. If you choose to work with Open Arms Adoption, you are completely in control of your plan, and the type of adoption that works for you, should you choose to move forward. When you meet or talk on the phone with your Open Arms counselor, one of the topics we … [Read more...]

I am thinking about adoption, but how can I give up the baby but keep my older child? If you are currently pregnant, or have recently given birth, and are parenting another child as well, you might be wondering about adoption for your new baby. This is a scenario that we hear about a lot for the women that we work with, as only a mother such as yourself can truly understand what it really takes to parent. So, please know right away that you considering adoption for this new baby does NOT make … [Read more...]

Are the waiting families good people? How do you screen them and prepare them to adopt? If you are considering adoption for your baby, one of the questions you may be wondering is about the waiting adoptive families who are hoping to adopt. Some women would like to choose a family for their baby, as we have many waiting and approved families, while other women do not want to choose, and they prefer that Open Arms chooses the perfect family for their baby. We will support your decision either … [Read more...]

I Want to Give My Baby Up for Adoption but Everyone is pressuring me to Keep the Baby.  What Should I Do? If you are considering giving your baby up for adoption, whether you are pregnant or have already given birth, it is a difficult decision.  There are lots of factors to think about when considering your options, and sometimes what you want or may think is the right decision for you and your baby, others around you may not agree with you.  This is common.  We all want the support and … [Read more...]

If you are struggling with addiction now and you are pregnant, or you have recently given birth, you might be wondering if now is the right time for you to be a Mom to a new baby. If you decide that you want to look into options other than you taking the baby home and raising him/her, you may end up wanting to learn more about voluntary adoption. Your next question might be whether you can choose adoption for your baby if you are in active addiction or in treatment? And, the short answer is YES, … [Read more...]