Questions to Ask a Potential Birth Mother
For prospective adoptive parents hoping to meet a birth mother, few situations are more anxiety-inducing than their first encounter. Here are some questions to ask — and some to avoid… (Read More)
Tag Archives: Birthmother-tag
How to Navigate Open Adoption
As a birth parent who is already navigating creating an adoption plan, it can be difficult to know what type of openness you see occurring. This is an important… (Read More)
Adoption & Trauma
Discussions of adoption often center on hope, joy, and building families. Though these things are a part of adoption, not all aspects of adoption are celebratory or positive… (Read More)
Financial Support for Birth Mothers
When a birth mother is making an adoption plan, there is already some additional stress. If you’re working with adoptive parents and adoption professionals, you may be eligible for… (Read More)
Week 2: Living in Foster Care
The average child in foster care is in 2nd grade–a time when they are learning how to add and subtract hundreds, what shape a can of soup is, how to… (Read More)
Birth Parent Support Group Invitation
Birth Parent Support Group Monday, November 9th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: LSS OFFICE 647 W. Virginia St. Milwaukee *** Please join them for a chance to meet… (Read More)
Birthmother Retreat
“Always in My Heart: Remembering a Birthmother’s Love” Catholic Charities is hosting a FREE Birthmother Retreat this spring! If you are a birthmother or know a birthmother that would benefit… (Read More)
Are you familiar with the Safe Haven Laws?
Since1999, many states have enacted safe haven laws to encourage mothers in crisis to safely relinquish their babies to designated agencies where they will be safe until a permanent home… (Read More)
The Sadness of Not Being Chosen by Expectant Mom for Adoption
Adoption is all about “hurry up and wait”. First you submit your application. Wait. Complete your home study and adoptive parent profile. Wait. Start being shown to expectant women or foster care… (Read More)
Books for Kids –Talking to adopted kids about their birth parents
Have you ever wondered how to approach the topic of your child’s birth parents? Would you like to have an open dialogue with your child about this topic? Has your… (Read More)