Guides
Open Adoption Choices for Birth Mothers: Benefits and RisksChoosing adoption is a deeply personal decision, and birth mothers deserve clear information without pressure. Open adoption may allow ongoing contact with a…
How to Handle Unsolicited Pregnancy AdvicePregnancy can attract opinions from relatives, friends, colleagues, strangers and online communities. Some comments may be well meant, yet repeated advice…
What choosing life can mean when adoption is in view“Choose life” can mean different things to different people. When someone is experiencing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption, it may express a…
Preparing Adoptive Parents Before a Baby ArrivesCounseling for adoptive parents before the baby arrives gives families space to prepare emotionally, practically, and ethically. It is more than a checklist…
Staying Connected to Culture When Considering AdoptionCulture can remain part of a child’s life before, during, and after an adoption arrangement. For a birth parent, this may involve language, Country, faith,…
Understanding the Waiting Period for Adoptive Parents in FloridaAdoption is rarely a fast process, and the gap between deciding to adopt and welcoming a child can stretch across many months or even a few years. For…
What to Put in a Birth Mother's Adoption JournalPutting pen to paper can feel like a small thing when the days feel very big. Many women in Australia find that a quiet notebook becomes a steady companion…
Maternity Homes and Temporary Housing for Pregnant Women in FloridaWhen an Australian woman discovers she is pregnant and feels uncertain about her next step, the idea of travelling more than 14,000 kilometres to a maternity…
Why confidentiality matters in adoption counselingPrivacy sits at the heart of any conversation about placing a child for adoption. For many expectant parents weighing their options, the fear that someone will…
Helping Children Understand Adoption With Care and HonestyWhen a family is preparing to welcome a child through adoption, existing children may feel excited, uncertain, protective or left out. Their reactions can…