If you are planning on putting your baby up for adoption, you might be asking yourself whether a closed or open adoption is the right choice for you and your baby. Both closed and open adoptions have advantages and disadvantages. Here you can find things to consider when deciding which type of adoption is best for you and your baby. Continue reading
Adopting a baby is a major undertaking and it will change your life forever. Some people might think that a child will change everything that seems to be wrong. In many cases, this is not true, since this feeling always comes together with a pressure to fit in. If any of the wrong reasons to adopt below describe your sole purpose for pursuing adoption, it may not be the best option for you at this time. Continue reading
Preparing for a home study can be an exhausting event. Many couples feel the need to create a perfect environment and appear as prototypical future parents to impress the social worker. Keep in mind that social workers do not expect perfection. In fact, some social workers express concern when they encounter families that appear to have a sterile home and a flawless life because these parents appear to be giving a dishonest impression of their life. Additionally, if the couple is picture-perfect, they may not adjust well to the disruptions that a child would bring upon a home. In preparing for your adoption home study, consider these factors. Take a deep breath and use these tips to get prepared for your home study. Continue reading
After months of paperwork, research, and opening up your home and personal life to an adoption agency, it is hard to just sit back and wait for a birthmother to choose you. However, there are things you can do to make this waiting time productive and fun. In order to motivate you, here is the list of ideas and tips you may want to tackle. Continue reading
After finding out you are pregnant, you are likely flooded with overwhelming emotions, fears, and stress. Perhaps you are debating what the best choice is for you and your unborn baby. You may be contemplating the idea of taking on the exciting and self-sacrificing life of motherhood. On the other hand, you could be considering that you are not ready for this boundless life change and would prefer to give the gift of life to another family through adoption. In this case, it is normal for your mind to bounce back and forth between the two thoughts. Both choices are heroic, and it is a very personal decision. Continue reading
Were thrilled to share with you our new and improved website! Its intuitive, polished, and streamlined. Best of all, its packed with even more adoption resources for both adoptive parents and birthmothers.
Our bright and beautiful new site was crafted with you in mind, featuring better navigation, easy access, and improved functionality. Its also fully responsive, so you can easily view the full site on your favorite device, however large or small. Continue reading
The main reason many qualified families fail to actualize their dream of adopting a baby is the lack of funds. You may want to adopt a baby, but if you have financial concerns, then you may have to postpone the adoption process. This realization can be quite heartbreaking, but luckily there are many ways you can raise money for adoption costs so you can make your dream of parenthood come true. Continue reading
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. It is intended to celebrate and raise awareness of adoption. This month focuses on building awareness of children who are currently in foster care and waiting for their forever families.
Though Angel Adoption only coordinates domestic newborn adoptions, we know that all adoption issues are important and deserve recognition. So we would be very remiss if we didnt take the opportunity to help spread the word and build awareness about foster care adoption. Continue reading
We’re excited to be participating in the this year’s Walk for Adoption – Chicago on Saturday, October 3!
This event brings the adoption community together for a day of music, food, family, and fun.
Registration is closed but there are volunteer opportunities for those that want to contribute to the event & show their support for the adoption community. Continue reading
Learn About Adoption
There are many factors that go into adopting a newborn baby. Learning about infant adoption and all of your options is imperative to making the best choices throughout the adoption process. How long does it take? How much does it cost? What are the types of adoption and how do you choose? What is an adoption home study? Learning about adoption and getting your biggest questions answered are the first steps towards adopting a baby.
