Urgent Adoptions: Are You Ready for the Unexpected?
Brianna called Heart to Heart Adoptions' 24-hour line. When Wendy answered, Brianna hung up. She called again—then hung up again. The third time, she finally had the courage to speak.“Wendy…
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Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption: Delanie’s Dilemma and the Impact on Her Baby’s Future
Delanie feels confident about her decision to place her baby for adoption. What concerns her and keeps her awake at night, besides the fact she’s 38 weeks pregnant, is her…
Why Garrett’s Closed Adoption Didn’t Stay Closed
Garrett was placed in a closed adoption. His birth mother was 14 years old and not mature enough or comfortable with making connections with adoptive parents.When Garrett was 18 years…
Why Sharice Considered a Closed Adoption vs an Open Adoption
Sharice didn’t want an open adoption. The pregnant woman seemed resolute about placing her baby. Just not an open adoption.“But I don’t want to, like, see him or visit with…
What Are Post-Adoption Contact Agreements
A Post-Adoption Contact Agreement (PACA) is basically a plan that allows for communication and contact between a child’s adoptive family and birth family after the adoption is finalized. The post-adoption…
How to Tell My Child They’re Adopted
Secrets suggest there is something to hide.Why would you hide adoption from your child?Therefore, when people ask, “How do I tell my child they’re adopted?” we respond.You tell them about…
Maybe Every Lie Isn’t Dangerous: Why Honesty About Adoption Matters
I’m not shaming parents for the lies they tell their children. For example: Acceptable lie. “When the bedroom door is locked at night, it’s because Mommy and Daddy are wrapping…