A Father’s Guide to Adoption in Texas An unplanned pregnancy can bring to the surface many emotions. But the sympathy, empathy and compassion tend to lay with the mother. Birth fathers are equal partners in the conception, birth and adoption process. But he too will have strong emotions that can make navigating adoption difficult. It …
When both birth and adoptive parents come to our agency the most common question we receive is, “What’s the difference between open and closed adoption?” And it’s an important question to fully understand the answer, as it determines the relationship between both parties, and influences the child for a lifetime. Open adoption, however, is more …
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When a child and adoptive parents are matched, it’s an amazing feeling. The connection is life changing for the baby, the birth parents, and the adoptive parents as well. However sometimes getting lost in the euphoria of the situation is the reality that adoptions require significant work for all parties involved. It’s extremely important that …
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“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano Fathers are incredible. They contribute immensely to their children’s development and lives. Often though, their contribution is overlooked so it’s key to highlight the important and different role dads play. A dad’s role is far more …
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Whether at the dinner table or at family functions, birth stories are often shared again and again. You know the one about how the older sibling was a never-ending birthing saga, and the other popped out easily. Or maybe the story of the first time your mom held you in her arms, and realized the …
Key Differences Between Adoption And Fostering In Texas Whether you are looking to place a baby up for adoption or fostering, or indeed are looking to become an adoptive parent or a foster parent it can be helpful to make sure that you fully understand the difference between adoption and foster care. Whilst adoption and …
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Mothers are amazing and deserve all the kind and beautiful words. Share this post with your mother to show how much you care and adore everything she does. 1. “Life began with waking up and loving my mother’s face.” – George Eliot 2. “All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel …
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If you’re in the midst of an unplanned pregnancy and are at a loss as to what to do and who to go to, then this guide for birth mothers is essential for you. In this moment you may be experiencing shock, denial, and uncertainty. You’re not alone in these feelings as they are completely …
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Whether you’re just exploring adoption or the process is all said and done, everyone needs a place they can go to gain insightful information, build community, laugh and cry, and ask important questions. Thankfully, with the explosion of personal blogs we’re able to find support and compassion in endless ways. Blogs are also a great …
For the month of February 2013, $5 will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of San Antonio for every new ‘Like’ of The Adoption Alliance Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/adoptionalliance). ‘Liking’ their page is also available through The Adoption Alliance website (http://www.adoption‐alliance.com).
If you find yourself with an unplanned pregnancy, you may have feelings of shock, denial, and uncertainty. It is not uncommon to feel that your only options are abortion or raising your child on your own. There are other options ‐ the miracle of adoption. Because every adoption is unique, the Adoption Alliance staff personalizes each adoption plan and will guide you through the entire adoption process.
