The ultimate joy of giving and receiving. Exploring adoption and the holidays Reflecting on adoption and the holidays brings comfort and joy to our Texas adoption agency. When expectant parents decide to place their babies for adoption, they bless our families with the greatest gift of all, which is life and love. When our families…
We offer strategies for making adoption affordable Making adoption affordable for families is an important mission for our Texas adoption agency. We encourage hopeful parents to explore their adoption financial options and to not allow cost to be a barrier to a call to build their family. Thankfully, there are more avenues to gain adoption…
How has adoption changed over the years? What do Moses, Aristotle, Babe Ruth, Nelson Mandela and Steve Jobs all have in common? Each of these pioneering men was adopted. We wonder how each might answer the question, “How has adoption changed over the years?” Adoption has evolved in many ways since it first emerged as…
In honor of the back to school season, let’s review basic facts about modern adoption Although it looks different this year, the back to school season is upon us. Students will spend their first weeks reviewing lessons from the previous year. Our Texas adoption agency also believes it’s wise to periodically stop and review what…
Selecting an adoption agency is a big decision, but asking the right questions can help Our Texas adoption agency loves talking to newly inspired parents-to-be who feel the call to adopt. Right off the bat, these adoptive parents have questions about selecting an adoption agency. Here, we share some tips for picking the best agency…
The Legacy team is answering your questions about adoption and COVID-19 Whether you gave birth to your child, or you welcomed them into your life through adoption, parenthood comes with its fair share of uncertainty. However, the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic has added another layer of questions and fears. Legacy Adoption Services knows this is…
Everything you need to know about unplanned pregnancy statistics When you dive into today’s unplanned pregnancy statistics, you might be surprised to learn many pregnancies are unplanned. The CDC has found that 45% of pregnancies are unintended. That means that nearly half of the babies born in the United States each year were a little…
Advice for those first fragile hours after an adoption delivery An adoption delivery is unique. Questions need to be answered, such as, “Who will feed the baby first? Do the adoptive parents stay in a hospital room or at a hotel? Should the baby go to the nursery or stay with the birth mom?” These…
The truth about adoption is that you are not giving up your baby You have probably heard the term giving up your baby when referring to an expectant mother’s choice to place her child for adoption. This is an outdated term that we as Texas adoption specialists are eager to expel from popular vocabulary. You…
Three tips for determining who gets to name the baby in an adoption Naming a baby is exciting for all new parents. Many have imagined what their child’s name would be for years. But when it comes time to decide who gets to name the baby in an adoption, the roles can be unclear. Who…
Our Texas adoption agency offers advice on how to talk to family about adoption Are you wondering how to talk to family about adoption? Whether you’re an expectant parent considering adoption, or a hopeful parent waiting to adopt, chances are you’ve been hit with tough questions from those who love you most. The counselors at…
Coping with an unplanned pregnancy can be scary. Legacy is here to offer support Maybe she is a teenager and her parents don’t know. Perhaps she is single and cannot imagine parenting alone. She may be under the weight of an addiction, fighting her way to health. There are dozens of reasons why coping with…