Pregnant woman meeting a hopeful adoptive couple with an adoption caseworker

Can I Meet the Adoptive Family Before I Decide?

If you're considering adoption, the idea of choosing a family for your baby can feel enormous. How can you know what someone is really like from a few pictures? What would you even ask them? And if you agree to meet the adoptive family, does that mean you've already decided on adoption? These are important questions. Learning about a prospective adoptive family is one step in exploring your

What Does an Adoption Plan Actually Include?

If you're considering adoption, you may have heard the words "adoption plan" without really knowing what they mean. Some women worry it means signing paperwork right away or giving up control. Others assume someone else will make all the decisions for them. The truth is very different. An adoption plan is simply a way to think through your choices. It gives you the opportunity to decide what feels

What Happens After We’re Chosen?

Getting the call that you've been chosen by an expectant mother is a moment you'll probably never forget. After weeks or months of waiting, it can feel like everything suddenly becomes real. Along with the excitement often comes a new set of emotions - joy, nervousness, hope, and uncertainty. Being chosen is an important milestone, but it is also the beginning of a new chapter in the

What Should We Ask Before Placement?

The time before an adoption placement can be filled with excitement, hope, and a lot of questions. You may be thinking about the nursery, preparing for a baby, and wondering when your life might change. At the same time, there are important conversations that can help you feel more prepared for the adoption process. Asking questions before adoption placement is not about predicting everything that will happen.