A Post-Adoption Contact Agreement (PACA) is basically a plan that...
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Adoption is a lifelong journey, and so is adoption education. We’ve written these posts to help you
along your way. Please enjoy, and let us know what you think in the comments section.
along your way. Please enjoy, and let us know what you think in the comments section.
How to Tell My Child They’re Adopted
Secrets suggest there is something to hide. Why would you...
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Maybe Every Lie Isn’t Dangerous: Why Honesty About Adoption Matters
I’m not shaming parents for the lies they tell their...
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Questions Every Birth Mom Should Ask, “What will you call me?”
What are you going to call me? Are you going...
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“I Want Two Moms,” Raelyn Cried
“It’s not fair,” Raelyn cried. The five-year-old had been ranting...
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Honoring Birth Parents: Celebrating Courage and Love on Mother’s Day
Honor birth parents. Celebrate the woman who carried your child....
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Conversation with Birth Mother in an Open Adoption
Conversation with Birth Mother—edited to remove identifying details—names changed “Give...
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Jessica should Never Have Regrets
Jessica lied to her mother and the rest of her...
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Guest Blogger–Silent Sobs Follow Pregnancy Test
Two unwelcome pink lines confirmed my pregnancy. Denial came first....
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Adoption Bonds: A Story of Shared Tattoos and Enduring Connections”
Kira has a half-sun tattoo on the back of her...
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3 Words Changed Their Lives Forever
Hunter was three months old when Cody and Samantha learned...
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From Hopeful Prayers to Joyful Family: An Open Adoption Journey
Once Brad and Kenzie committed to the journey with Heart...
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Thoughtful Gifts for Your Child’s Birth Mother This Christmas
About 45 minutes ago I made my decision for my...
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An Unexpected Pregnancy Throwing You a Curveball?
We get it. It’s a whirlwind. Emotions are high, and...
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Understanding Open Adoption
Open Adoption Represents a Paradigm Shift Open adoption represents a...
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Open Adoption Empowering Birth Mothers
Empowering Open Adoption: Nurturing Trust, Identity, and Harmony for Everyone...
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The Joys for Being a New Case Manager
As a new birth mother case worker and my first...
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After a Coma, Maggie Feels Comfort
Intravenous fluids kept Maggie alive. A ventilator supported her breathing....
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Choosing Adoption: Guide to Finding a Supportive Agency Without Pressure
A Guide to Finding a Supportive Agency Without Pressure Click...
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A Gentle Roar: Pink Godzilla’s Message to Birth Mothers on the Journey of Adoption
A Gentle Roar: Pink Godzilla’s Message to Birth Mothers on...
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5 Red Flags Warning an Adoptive Family Won’t Honor an Open Adoption:
As a birth mother do you want an open adoption?...
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Empowering Choices: The Positive Narrative of ‘Placing My Baby for Adoption’
Empowering Choices: Placing Your Baby for Adoption as a Thoughtful...
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Empowering Birth Mothers: Unveiling Ethical Strategies
A reputable adoption agency can address the concerns of a...
Read MoreNavigating Genetics and Awkward Lessons for Adopted Kids
“Put your mom’s eye color on the Punnett Square,” the...
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Jada’s Unbreakable Connection: A Heartwarming Open Adoption Story
Jada’s connection to this little girl remains steadfast, an unbreakable...
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A Failed Adoption–Consider This
They drove almost a 1000 miles through the night. This...
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Empowering Adoptees Through Holiday Traditions
Creating and maintaining traditions within adoptive families serves a dual...
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Choosing a Family and Finding Strength
Barricading Herself in a Hotel Room Two weeks after her...
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Six Months Pregnant Before She Knew
“The pregnancy was so hard on me,” Josephine said with...
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From Addiction to Motherhood: Josephine’s Journey
In a city of over 10 million, the mother didn’t...
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