Understanding Adoption

Understanding Adoption

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Choosing Adoption

Alis Story

There I was sitting in the bathroom staring at the third pregnancy test hoping that somehow it would be different...

Birth Mother Common Questions and Concerns

  “Adoption Network Law Center is the reason why my baby is going to have a strong future.”-Megan Adoptive Parent...

Ask A Birth Mother

You may have some questions about adoption and what your options could be. We have many professionals here at Adoption...

Can I decide after I give birth?

“This was one of the hardest and most unselfish decisions i ever had to make. But it was the best...

How far into pregnancy can I decide?

“They helped me find the perfect family for my son. That was almost 7 years to the day.  As a...

Can I change my mind about an adoption?

“Your agency is amazing, you got back to me right away! I would have never met my perfect match family.”...

Can I Keep My Adoption / Pregnancy a Secret?

“This was one of the hardest and most unselfish decisions I ever had to make. But it was the best...

Telling Others About Your Adoption Plan

Try to imagine what the response might be from each person when breaking the news of an unplanned pregnancy, especially...

Dealing with Unsupportive Parents & Family Members

“It just made me feel like I’m a better person and that I made a decision that I will never...

Will I get to visit with my child after placement?

One of the first questions an expectant mother planning to place her child for adoption may ask is if she...

Placing your Baby for Adoption While in Jail / Prison

“Going through a process where you’re not really sure what to expect to have someone there on your side to...

What happens after adoption?

“The entire team at ANLC made me feel welcome, safe, protected and loved. I did not, for even a moment...

How soon after birth do adoptive parents take the baby?

“My Adoption Advisor was so incredible, supporting, caring, and went above and beyond anything I would have expected.” – ANLC...

Adoption Children / Adoptees

How Does it Feel to be Adopted?

Birth Parents make an adoption plan to provide a better life for a child. It is the most selfless act...

Explaining Adoption to Your Other Children

For children, change can cause a lot of confusion and encourages many questions. While things can get a little complicated,...

Birth Fathers

Birth Father Rights in Adoption

However, it is important to know that the Birth Father also has a role, whether or not he is an...

Unsupportive, Uninterested, or Unknown Birth Fathers

While a loss felt from this lack of commitment cannot be directly compared to other kinds of loss, it is...

Do I Have To Tell Him About The Adoption?

You may even be wondering, “How do I tell him I’m pregnant?” There are a lot of reasons why you...

What Are My Responsibilities As The Birth Father?

As a birth father, you may be wondering what your responsibilities and rights are when it comes to placing your...

How Do I tell the Father I’m Pregnant?

How did this happen? When did this happen? What does this mean for my future? How do I tell the...

I’m a Birth Father: What does that Mean?

As a birth father you’re just like every other biological father, only the term ‘birth father’ is used to refer...

Benefits of Adoption

Adoption Is Always An Option

However, the earlier in your pregnancy you begin to consider your options (parenting, temporary care or adoption), if you choose...

You Make The Decisions In Your Adoption

Unfortunately, this idea is not always pursued, as sometimes Birth Mothers feel less in control and more like a piece...

Giving a Baby Up For Adoption Is Not Giving Up

“The entire team at ANLC made me feel welcome, safe, protected and loved. I did not, for even a moment...

Adoption vs Abortion: Comparing Your Options

The thought of caring for a baby that has come as a surprise may be overwhelming, especially if you are...

How to Give My Baby up for Adoption

Download 7 Steps PDF Step 1.Choosing Adoption for Your Baby Choosing to place your baby for adoption is a difficult...

Financial & Emotional Support

Adoption Professionals

Questions to Ask an Adoption Agency or Law Firm Whether you are a potential Adoptive Family looking to adopt a...

How to Create a Strong Support System

In fact, having a strong support system over the course of an adoption might be even more important than in...

Emotions To Expect When Choosing Adoption

While there are a variety of circumstances and experiences that shape this decision, they all share a common theme: they...

Emotional & Psychological Effects of Adoption on Birth Mother

As one of our efforts to honor and support birth mothers, Adoption Network Law Center developed its private Healing Hearts...

Coping with Postpartum Depression

However, in reality, you feel that you are neither of these things. You don’t feel like yourself and you are...

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