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What is foster care in the United States? The U.S. foster care system was designed to temporarily protect and nurture children whose parents are unable or unwilling to care for them, until those parents become stronger, healthier and in a position to provide a safe loving home for their children. Sadly, too many children spend years in…
Read MoreWhen it comes to finding a match through open adoption, agencies play an important role. In fact, they could be the game-changer. A good adoption center in CA not only brings together waiting adoptive parents and birth parents. It can guide them through every step of the process. Finding the right agency is almost as as big a…
Read MoreWe are a family-owned adoption center, and because of this, we understand the deep and profound importance of family. That is why we, unlike any other organization, focus on caring for the birth mother as best as we can. If you’re considering open adoption on either end, we want you to be aware of these…
Read MoreChoosing to put your baby up for adoption is an incredibly difficult decision, and unfortunately, some people in your life may make it even more difficult by not being supportive. If you are unsure of how to talk to your friends and family about your adoption plan, here is what you should know. 1) You…
Read MoreThe adoption process is not simple. If you want to become a parent through adoption, here are a few things to expect while you go through the process. Be Patient When you are considering adoption, there is a good chance that you have wanted a child for a long time. It may be difficult for…
Read MoreWhen considering adoption, one big decision to make is if the adoption should be open or closed. For some, it’s easy to decide to have an open adoption. Sometimes, it all depends on the families involved, while other times it has to do with the circumstances surrounding the situation. Either way, the adoptive parents have…
Read MoreDuring the adoption process, it’s easy to have an ideal scenario in mind about how the first few days and weeks will be when finally bringing home your baby after working with the adoption center. When you bring your infant home, it may not look exactly like you expected. It’s important through this time to…
Read MoreThere are many challenges in becoming a parent. When you become a parent through adoption, it can involve many more obstacles. It can involve red tape, high costs, tons of paperwork, being vetted, and that is only during the approval process. There are even times families wait months or years after they have found a…
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2009, nearly one-third of adoptions from foster care were by single adults. This number grows a bit larger when accounting for all adoptions, not just foster-to-adopt, that have happened in the U.S. This number has potential to grow as the stigma of single parenting decreases. Single parenting isn’t…
Read MoreEven with technology, some women still face the possibility of a high-risk pregnancy. Risk factors can be caused from age, weight, and reproductive system complications. Some women don’t find out about these risk factors until they face the loss of a pregnancy, strict bed rest or a more traumatic situation. Other women know they are…
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