By Brittany Carvalho
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17 Jan, 2024
For many, adoption is uncharted territory. It’s not uncommon to hear about adoption these days, but understanding the adoption process is another story. Whether you are a woman considering placing your child for adoption or a couple wanting to adopt, keeping an open mind is critical. Opportunities you never thought possible might present themselves, and you will want to be ready. An Expectant Woman’s Journey An unplanned pregnancy is a difficult road. As you choose to continue your pregnancy, you have many decisions in front of you. Perhaps you’ve had opposition from your family, friends, or partner. As you contemplate placing your child for adoption, you have the opportunity to select the potential adoptive couple. With an open or semi-open plan, you can meet them before giving birth to ensure you feel they are the best. As you look through the bios of couples, keep an open mind. You never know what might grab your attention. Simple things can make a world of difference. Are they music fans? Do they love Chinese food? Are they part of a big extended family? Make sure what is special to you is important to them. Be open to the type of adoption plan, too. Although you want to stay in touch regularly with your child and their family, you may need more time for a completely open adoption. That’s okay. The choice is totally up to you. An Adoptive Couple’s Journey Just like a woman facing an unplanned pregnancy, your road to adoption has been challenging. As you move forward in the process, it is vital to keep an open mind. Resist preconceived ideas of what your family will look like. Creating a family through adoption isn’t a spreadsheet. There are no columns to check off or tabulations to make. More than anyone in the process, you need to be completely open. Are you willing to adopt a child with drug exposure? A different race? Special needs? Be honest, but be open. You must also be open to the adoption plan the expectant mother wants. If a completely open adoption frightens you and you insist on a semi-open adoption only, you limit who will view your bio. Make the stretch and discuss your fears with your adoption coordinator. How Adoption Angels Can Pave the Way The expectant woman and the potential adoptive couple become family at Adoption Angels. We want to get to know both of you as closely as possible. Our adoption caseworkers strive to provide the highest level of care, comfort, and support. For the woman contemplating an adoption plan, we provide services and assistance at no cost to you. A recent national survey found that birth mothers who received accurate information about the adoption process were more satisfied. The same survey determined the number one reason birth mothers were more satisfied with their decision was because they didn’t feel coerced. At Adoption Angels , we let you decide every aspect of the process. We will answer your questions, discuss your situation, and give you the freedom to choose. Fill out our Confidential Contact Form online or call or text us 24/7 at 210-227-2229. We also provide education, support, and guidance for potential adoptive couples. We invite you to look closely at our services and view our eligibility requirements. When you’re ready, fill out our Start the Process form. We’re thankful both of you have chosen Adoption Angels.