Every adoption process starts with making choices. The more informed you are, the better you will be able to make the right choices for you, your family, and your future baby. Here are some basic first steps to take after you decide to adopt. Continue reading
Whether you want to present the adoption process to a child who has been adopted, or you just want to help a child understand their adopted family members or friends, adoption books will help children realize the unique situation that adoption brings. Continue reading
Your due date is getting closer, and maybe it’s hard to concentrate on anything other than the adoption, all that paperwork, and thinking about how uncomfortable and exhausted the labor is going to be. But, you should spend those days before your baby is born relaxed as well as prepared for every possible scenario. Continue reading
The home study process almost always makes most first-time adoptive parents a little nervous. This is actually quite normal since there are so many common myths about a home study process which need to be revealed. Current and prospective adoptive parents only want what is the best for their child, and so does a social worker and an adoption professional. This is why a home study process is a crucial part of every adoption. Here are some common myths wrapped around the process itself to help put some of your fears to rest. Continue reading
Each adoption is unique. The level of openness and ways to communicate with your child’s birthmother after the placement are highly dependable on your individual arrangements, preferences, and feelings. Most often, you’ll hear lots of advice on how to maintain healthy communication before the placement, but in open and semi-open adoptions, communication doesn’t end after placement. Here are some ideas and ways to be thoughtful and considerate when communicating with your birthmother after placement. Continue reading
Sharon Ahmann, Angel’s co-founder and owner, was featured in a beautiful story about the journey from infertility to adoption. Continue reading
A great way to prepare for your baby is by adding some personal touches to the nursery. Even if you don’t know the gender of your baby, a gender-neutral nursery theme can certainly still be fun and creative to design since you can let you imagination work.
Choose a theme, pick a color palette, then choose the accessories and furniture to round out space. Here is a list of gender-neutral nursery themes, you can use when decorating your baby’s nursery! Continue reading
Birthmothers who are weighing their options and thinking about choosing parenting over adoption are facing a life-changing decision. Maybe you feel totally alone at this time, but you shouldn’t. There are millions of women who have been and are currently in your shoes. Choosing between adoption and parenting is not easy, but a list of things to think about when considering parenting a baby might help you to find the best solution for you and your baby. Continue reading
Adoption, as presented in the media, is often full of myths and false stories. Understanding some common adoption myths will help you distinguish adoption facts from fiction. Continue reading
There’s no denying that adopting a child brings a great deal of joy and happiness to any family; however, with this enthusiasm sometimes comes some aggravation caused by people making rash decisions and comments. To avoid this, it is good to know that there are some things you should never do to your adopted children, to yourself, or to other adoptive parents. Continue reading
