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...]
Are You Feeling Pressure to Keep Your Baby While Considering Adoption?
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...]
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 I put my Baby up for Adoption if I Currently am Using or if I am Currently in Treatment?
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...]
If I Am Considering Giving My Baby up for Adoption while I am at the Hospital: How Does it Work?
Your Plan- The Entire Time If you are pregnant and thinking about giving up your baby for adoption, please know that we will respect your decision, and provide you with pressure-free counseling and support every step of the way. We will meet with you, face to face, and offer counseling at your convenience to help you decide if adoption is something that you would like to pursue, while never pressuring you to move forward. This is YOUR plan, and we will move as slowly or as quickly as you would … [Read more...]
Is it Really Free to Give My Baby Up for Adoption with Open Arms?
If you are considering adoption for your baby, whether you are pregnant or have recently given birth, one of the questions that might come up in your thinking is about cost. You may be wondering whether it costs money to get help to give your baby up for adoption. The short answer is, no. It is absolutely free to put your baby up for adoption. One reason you might be surprised by that is because there are a lot of misconceptions about adoption. Many people assume that counselors charge … [Read more...]
Are Adoption Agencies Only Located in Big Cities?
If you are pregnant and thinking that adoption might be an option worth considering for your new baby, you likely are looking for a LOCAL adoption agency that can help you through the process, help you understand your rights as a mom, explain other options to you and just be there to support you through a difficult time- whether you choose to move forward with adoption or not. When looking for an adoption agency on the internet, you might find agencies that are located in other cities, perhaps … [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...]
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...]
Can I keep my adoption plan a secret?
It used to be that if a woman put her baby up for adoption or was even considering putting her baby up for adoption, would likely be shamed by her friends and family for “taking the easy way out” or for “being selfish”. Fortunately, there is far less stigma around the idea of adoption now and far more understanding for those women who do choose adoption for their babies. We know, at Open Arms Adoption, that women who are considering the option of adoption are usually the most maternal and … [Read more...]
