Articles and Stories

Below please find articles and stories that will be of interest to anyone learning more about adoption. If you are looking for something that you don't seem to find here, drop us a line!

Articles for Birthmothers If you are looking into, or interested in open adoption, please read the articles and information below. :: One Woman's Choice For three years I tried to raise my daughter myself. Her father left two weeks after he found out I was pregnant. My parents live in another state. My mother is remarried and my stepfather didn't really like me. So we didn't see each other very much. So it had been Amber and me from the start... :: The Reality of the Date Rape Drug Find out some of the leading date rape drugs and the harmful effects that they can cause. Also, learn some preventable tips that can help you avoid being a victim. :: Open Adoption Today When a woman is faced with an unplanned pregnancy, many people think of adoption as it was twenty years ago, when a woman didn't have the choices in adoption that she has today. So much has changed for the better... :: Legacy of an Adopted Child A poem celebrating both birthmother and adoptive mother in the life of an adopted child.   :: Paula's Story A young woman's experience and joy through her adoption plan.

Articles for Adoptive Families Learn more about the process of adoption and the blessings of open adoption. :: Adoption Myths Dispelled By Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Becoming educated about adoption will help you be equipped to separate adoption facts from fiction. :: Funding Your Adoption By Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Creative resources and alternatives to make your adoption more affordable. :: An Open Adoption Miracle By Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. Out of tragedy, a beautiful family is created. :: Interviewing an Adoption Professional With planning, patience and the determination to follow through on your information, you should feel confident in the adoption professional you finally decide on. :: Post Adoption Depression Syndrome By June Bond, Adoption Advocate After the excitement of welcoming in a new child, it is not uncommon for new parents to feel symptoms of anxiety or depression. :: The Adoption Home Study By Debra G. Smith, ACSW, Director Everything you need to know about the home study process. :: Exempt Foster and Adoptive Children from New Citizenship Requirements for Medicaid! New requirements obligating patients on Medicaid to prove their identity and citizenship are being put in place by the federal Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) at the Department of Health and Human Services. :: A Look At Open Adoption For Prospective Adopters The biggest fear of adoptive parents in an open adoption.