Our journey in life is often unexpected and we must sometimes face decisions that are challenging. Choosing to place your baby for adoption may be the most difficult decision you ever make. It has been Cradle of Hope’s experience that women who choose adoption have...
[vc_row][vc_column width='1/6']MYTH : [/vc_column][vc_column width='5/6']Choosing adoption means I don’t really love my baby.[/vc_column][/vc_row] [vc_row][vc_column width='1/6']FACT : [/vc_column][vc_column width='5/6']Women who choose adoption are motivated by their love and concern for their child. Typically, people who make an adoption plan are doing so because they feel the child’s needs will...
“I’m a single mom to a two-year-old girl, and ever since she was born, it’s been a struggle to pay bills and make sure she has everything she needs. I don’t have any support from my parents, and her dad disappeared when he learned I...
Naturally, you want to ensure that the family you choose is appropriate to adopt their child. A mother’s instinct and love for her baby need to be reassured. That is why every adoptive family goes through an extensive screening process to develop an approved family...
Being a birth mother means that there is love rooted at the heart of your adoption decision. The choice was weighed and measured, and the answer revealed the selflessness of a woman in selecting the best path towards a vibrant future for the child. The...
Before you can begin to heal after placing a child for adoption, you may need to change how you look at your adoption decision. Are you using phrases like “giving up” or “giving away” when talking about adoption? If so, you’re probably placing blame on...
As a pregnant woman considering adoption, you are in complete control of your adoption journey. Every decision starts with you. We will help you create an adoption plan based on your needs and what you envision for your adoption journey. You get to choose the adoptive...
If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, know that you’re not alone and that you have options. One of those options is adoption. However, when it comes to choosing what type of adoption you’d like to have, it can sometimes be difficult to determine which type...
Every adoption is different, but one thing is for certain: placement day is really tough. For many birth moms, it’s the hardest day of their entire life. There are so many emotions involved, so many fears and uncertainties. And the upcoming days, weeks and months...