Planning for adoption
Planning for adoption
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Sharing the Love in Adoption
Sharing the Love in Adoption At our Texas adoption agency, our mission is connecting unexpectedly pregnant parents with parents who dream of raising and loving a child. Every adoption involves three parties: the adoptive parents, the expectant parents and the adopted child. This triad becomes part of the life journey that begins with modern adoption.…
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Resolve to Give Yourself Grace During Adoption
If you’re an adoptive parent or unexpectedly pregnant, resolve to give yourself grace Our Texas adoption agency is a faith-based modern adoption agency. We believe in grace and unconditional love for adoptive parents and those who are unexpectedly pregnant. Like any momentous journey, adoption is filled with both complicated emotions. As a result, being kind…
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Holiday Traditions in an Open Adoption
Making holiday traditions in an open adoption At our Texas adoption agency, we believe in the modern adoption process. In a modern adoption, birth parents and adoptive parents decide how much, if any, contact should occur between the child and the birth parents. For some people, this means phone calls. For others, it means sharing…
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The Beauty of Adoption
Celebrating the beauty of adoption during National Adoption Month At our Texas adoption agency, we are celebrating the beauty of adoption this National Adoption Month. Every November since 1984, people around the country have held different events to raise awareness about adoption. This month gives agencies, individuals, families and communities the opportunity to shine a…
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Positive Adoption Language
Celebrating adoption by using positive adoption language In the 1600s, pastor George Herbert said, “Good words are worth much and cost little.” His sentiment is still true today. When people use positive adoption language, they encourage others, fight stigma and educate all who hear their words. Our Texas adoption agency believes in celebrating adoption with…
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Talking to the Birth Father About Adoption
Essential advice about talking to the birth father about adoption At our Texas adoption agency, we understand dealing with an unplanned pregnancy is difficult. Our counselors and staff can help you as you explore your options. For example, if you are concerned about talking to the birth father about adoption, we can help you manage…
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Support Groups for Birth Mothers
Our caring staff wants you to know about support groups for birth mothers Whether you are pregnant and considering placing your baby for adoption, or you have just given birth, you may want emotional support. Support groups for birth mothers take many forms, including online groups, in-person meetings, retreats and events. All the groups have…
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Traveling Home with Your Newly Adopted Baby
Find helpful tips for traveling home with your newly adopted baby When you’re adopting an infant, you likely can’t wait to hold your precious bundle of joy in your arms. Before that can happen, you’ll need to bring them home. To help make it a safe and stress-free journey, you’ll want to check out these…
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Legacy Celebrated for Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
Getting praise in the community for offering unplanned pregnancy counseling At Legacy Adoption Services, we do so much more than place babies with loving adoptive families. We help women who have just learned they are pregnant and don’t know what to do next. We’re there for mothers who have just given birth and feel that…
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Celebrating Birth Moms and Adoptive Moms
On Mother’s Day and every day, we’re celebrating birth moms and adoptive moms At our Texas adoption agency, we are always celebrating birth moms and adoptive moms and the joyful families they make possible with their love. In May, Mother’s Day shines a spotlight on these special women. Holidays help us honor the women who…
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Exploring Adoption Benefits at Work
How to ask about adoption benefits and adoption-friendly workplaces Now that you have decided to grow your family through adoption, you may be thinking about the practicalities of adding a new family member. If your employer offers adoption benefits, you are one of the lucky ones. Only 17% of companies offer financial assistance with adoption.…
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Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby
Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby Breastfeeding your adopted baby is a real possibility, if you use time-honored induced lactation techniques to stimulate your breasts and prepare them to make breastmilk. The staff at our Texas adoption agency understands that breastfeeding isn’t what everyone chooses, but we are providing this important information for those who decide to…