Adoption can be a wonderful gift for all of those involved: the adoptive parents, the birth mother, and – most importantly – the child. While most adopted children today know they were adopted, ... READ MORE

The decision to place your baby for adoption is not a simple one. As any birth mother who has been through this journey can tell you, it is something that must be carefully ... READ MORE

If you are not married and longing to become a parent, you may find yourself wondering, “Can a single parent adopt?” The short answer to that question today is: Absolutely. It is, however, ... READ MORE

“Grey’s Anatomy” has depicted many different adoption storylines over the years. The ABC primetime series wrapped up its 15th season this past May. Many fans are looking forward to more heart-wrenching drama in ... READ MORE

Adoption is a big decision. Whether you have faced years of infertility or have simply always dreamed of growing your family through adoption, you are embarking on one of life’s greatest adventures: Parenthood. ... READ MORE

When facing an unplanned pregnancy, it is easy to get overwhelmed with emotion and uncertainty, let alone the number of decisions you have to make. In addition to your life plans, and a ... READ MORE

Adopting a newborn baby is an exciting and emotional journey. Whether you have always dreamed of growing your family through adoption, or have faced years of infertility, the path to parenthood is one ... READ MORE

You have decided to grow your family through adoption. You have read the baby books, made financial planning a priority, and maybe even contacted a credible adoption agency to start the process. You ... READ MORE

Placing your child for adoption is NOT giving up your baby. The term “give up for adoption” is a dated term that is often used in casual conversation and in the media. It ... READ MORE

Are you a facing an unplanned pregnancy? You may be feeling scared and overwhelmed. One of the most important things to know as an expectant/birth parent in Indiana is that you have options. ... READ MORE

Adoption is all around us. Some of us might know someone – a friend, family member, neighbor – who has adopted, was adopted, or who made an adoption plan. For others, adoption may ... READ MORE

The third season of NBC’s hit prime-time series, “This is Us,” is in the books and season 4 is just around the corner. In preparation for the September premiere, Adoptions With Love recaps ... READ MORE

If you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, you may be considering making an adoption plan for your baby. Like many, you may also be feeling overwhelmed by the entire situation – with many ... READ MORE

Talking about adoption is an important part of communicating as an adoptive parent. Just as you would consider “I love you” as a basic and necessary way to nurture and show that you ... READ MORE

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you are likely experiencing a whirlwind of emotions. You may even feel overwhelmed by the many big decisions ahead of you, including whether adoption is the ... READ MORE

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be considering making an adoption plan for your baby. This is a loving, selfless decision. It is also one with which you will have ... READ MORE

You have seen the ads on TV. You have read the incredible stories online. And more than likely, you are familiar with DNA testing kits and the information they provide. As websites and ... READ MORE

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be a scary, confusing, and overwhelming time in your life. It can also feel very isolating. You may wonder, ‘Who will understand what I am going through?’, ‘Who ... READ MORE

From beautiful interior design in “Fixer Upper,” to the pursuit of partying in “Jersey Shore,” it seems there is a reality show for just about everything these days. One of the more meaningful ... READ MORE

Father’s Day is a special time for families to gather and celebrate the “dads” and “dad” like figures in their lives. For many of us – both young and grown up - these ... READ MORE

Adoption is a very emotional decision. Whether you are pregnant and considering adoption, or have already given birth and made an adoption plan for your child, you have likely felt – at one ... READ MORE

It is not uncommon for women facing an unplanned pregnancy to feel like there is only one option. Some women may feel pressured into parenting their baby. Others may feel pressured, perhaps by ... READ MORE

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming. If you are pregnant and it was not planned, you may be unsure or confused as to what to do next. Who can you talk to? ... READ MORE

All over the country, families devote the second Sunday of May to honor the mother figures in their lives. After all, mothers deserve to be celebrated. These women are strong and able, caring ... READ MORE

Parenthood is one of the most joyous experiences in life, and adoption is a very positive path towards parenthood. Many people interested in adoption desire a baby to love and raise from the ... READ MORE

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be considering adoption for your baby. You may be looking to learn more about the adoption process, or trying to decide whether it is ... READ MORE

Singing hopefuls are back at it with the new season of “American Idol” underway. As viewers tune in to watch whether contestants can stay in tune, they are also learning many personal stories ... READ MORE

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption for your baby? Adoption is a positive choice that, for many, comes after much thought and consideration. If you are exploring this option or ... READ MORE

In 1999, there was a spike in the number of babies abandoned by their birth parents. Many of these babies were left in unsafe places, and many were harmed as a result. If ... READ MORE

Unplanned pregnancy often brings about many questions for expectant and birth mothers. Some of the most commonly asked questions we hear at Adoptions With Love relate to the biological father – his rights, ... READ MORE

The latest Mark Wahlberg comedy to hit theaters, Instant Family, tells the story of a couple who sets out to adopt a foster child, and ultimately winds up caring for three children. The ... READ MORE

While considering adoption, you may find yourself overwhelmed with many thoughts, feelings, and questions – Some of the most pressing being, “how will adoption affect my child?” and “what will my child think ... READ MORE

Talking to Your Child About Adoption Many parents feel nervous about approaching the “adoption talk” with their child. However, it is important to remember that adoption is not a one-time “talk.” Adoption is ... READ MORE

If you are an expectant/birth mother considering adoption, you likely have many questions regarding the adoption process. Not to mention, you may be working through many emotions in trying to make the best ... READ MORE

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be a very emotional time for expectant mothers. There are often many fears and concerns, particularly when it comes to care and costs. Women who turn to Adoptions ... READ MORE

Talking about adoption is an important element of being an adoptive parent. Just like nurturing a child with the repetition of the phrase “I love you” is pivotal, being lovingly open and positive ... READ MORE

Adoption is an incredibly rewarding way to grow a family. It is a path taken with much consideration and compassion, and probably one of the most momentous decisions you will make in your ... READ MORE

Adopting a baby is an exciting, life-changing milestone for families. The anticipation and process leading up to this moment, however, can feel like a lifetime for those that have long-dreamed of becoming parents: ... READ MORE

‘Tis the season to be jolly! The holiday season is here. For most families, this festive time of year means bright lights, extra baking, and time well spent with loved ones. Creating new ... READ MORE

Whether you are a hopeful parent looking to grow your family, or you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be considering adoption. Adoption is a very positive choice. Adoption helps many people ... READ MORE

Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be a scary time in a woman’s life. There are so many emotions and unknowns surrounding the situation. You may also have many concerns and questions about what ... READ MORE

Thanksgiving is arguably one of America’s favorite holidays. It is a special time, not only for giving thanks, but for bringing families together. It also happens to take place during National Adoption Awareness Month. Turkey ... READ MORE

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. This initiative, funded by the Children's Bureau, works to raise public awareness of adoption and bring attention to the need for permanent, loving homes for the many children ... READ MORE

Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Halloween is creeping closer. This is a great time of year for children and adults alike to dress up in costumes, enjoy festive parties, and head ... READ MORE

Baseball is America’s favorite pastime. It is also a sport played by an array of American athletes, from all different backgrounds and walks of life. For example, there are some famous baseball stars ... READ MORE

ABC’s longest-running drama series, Grey’s Anatomy, is setting records this month with its fifteenth season, which kicked off on September 27th. The hit television series delves into the stories, the work, the relationships, ... READ MORE

Adolescence is a crucial period of life that involves major development physically, mentally, and emotionally. There are many changes and adjustments happening during these teen years. They are just beginning to establish who ... READ MORE

Children are, by nature, curious creatures – especially after age six, when they have started to develop a broader understanding of the world and their place within it. Whether children were born into ... READ MORE

For adoptive parents, just the idea of talking to your child about adoption can be overwhelming. How will he or she react? Will it hurt your bond with your little one? What types ... READ MORE

For some adoptive parents, the notion of talking to your child about his or her adoption can be nerve-wracking. How do you broach the subject? At what age is it appropriate to discuss ... READ MORE

At the start of every adoption journey, prospective adoptive parents must consider how and when they will share their adoption story with their child. We will admit, this can feel a bit nerve-racking ... READ MORE

Any parent can attest to the seemingly endless barrage of questions from our kids: “Why do I have to take a bath?” “When can we go back outside?” and a staple of long ... READ MORE

Adoption is an incredible blessing for many families, both parents and children alike. While it can seem like an overwhelming process, hopeful adoptive parents can take comfort in knowing that there are great ... READ MORE

By now, most fans have ingested – and, hopefully, emotionally recovered – from the second season of NBC’s hit primetime series “This is Us.” The drama tells the incredibly heart-wrenching story of the ... READ MORE

Adoption is an incredible way to start and grow a family. For many, however, adoption can also be a sensitive and emotional subject to discuss. Conversations about adoption, therefore, should be met with ... READ MORE

Adoption is a beautiful way to create and grow a family. Whether you have always dreamed of adopting a child, or have only recently considered adoption, it is a big decision! Today, there ... READ MORE

The adoption journey is one that is both emotional and beautiful. Whether you are an adoptive parent or birth parent, you probably understand these feelings firsthand. As emotional and life-changing adoption was for ... READ MORE

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy? One of the most important things to know as an expectant parent in Colorado is that you have options. No matter the circumstance, Adoptions With Love wants ... READ MORE

Father’s Day is a special time for us to honor all the men in our lives who helped to make us who we are today – those who raised us and those who ... READ MORE

Adoption is a part of life that many people have experienced in one way or another - either by adopting a child, being adopted, or lovingly choosing an adoption plan for his/her own ... READ MORE

Adoption is an incredible way to grow a family. It is also a very big decision for a family to make. There are numerous questions that go into the decision-making process, and many ... READ MORE

An unplanned pregnancy can stir many emotions for expectant/birth mothers: feelings of love, fear, grief, and hope are all common. It also comes with many life-changing choices. When it comes to making an ... READ MORE

Adoption today offers more choices than ever before. Expectant/birth parents considering adoption may feel overwhelmed with all the thoughts, feelings, and questions that come up in the process: How do you go about ... READ MORE

An unplanned pregnancy can bring about a range of emotions and life-changing decisions. If you are not ready to become a parent just yet, you may be considering adoption for your baby. Making ... READ MORE

If you follow NBC’s popular series, “The Voice,” you may know the name Kaleb Lee quite well. You may remember him by his incredible rendition of Zac Brown Band’s “Free” (which Kelly Clarkson ... READ MORE

Years ago, Adoptions With Love met a courageous young woman facing an unplanned pregnancy; she knew she could not provide for a baby at the time, and wanted her daughter to have the ... READ MORE

There is a famous quote that goes, “Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.” No matter how a woman became a mother, and no matter when she ... READ MORE

Each May, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services recognizes Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month as a time to spread awareness about the number of adolescents facing an unplanned pregnancy, and ask ourselves ... READ MORE

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption in Tennessee? Right now, you may be feeling especially scared or overwhelmed. You want the best possible life for your baby, but also feel ... READ MORE

National Infertility Awareness Week is here, starting April 22nd through April 28th, 2018. This week is a time to bring awareness to a very sensitive and emotional topic for many Americans – the ... READ MORE

Choosing to adopt a baby is one of the most exciting, momentous decisions you will ever make in your lifetime. We congratulate you for taking this incredible step. You are on your way ... READ MORE

When many women first come to Adoptions With Love, they are considering open adoption for their babies. They know the positive outcomes of open adoption, however, often worry that openness (or contact) with ... READ MORE

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy?  Right now, you may feel overwhelmed by the many emotions you are experiencing.  You want to provide the best possible home for your baby, but do not ... READ MORE

If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption, you may be feeling scared and overwhelmed. You have a lot of unanswered questions about the process, but with all the information available, ... READ MORE

Choosing adoption is a loving, yet lifelong decision. As an expectant/birth parent, it is important to know you are making an adoption plan for the right reasons. In this article, we will explore ... READ MORE

President’s Day is right around the corner. On February 19, 2018, we will honor the many great leaders of our great nation. This year, Adoptions With Love would like to celebrate some of ... READ MORE

Whether you are an expectant/birth mother who has just selected a family for her baby, or a waiting adoptive parent who is considering open adoption, the topic of an “open adoption agreement” is ... READ MORE

All prospective adoptive parents are required to complete a “home study” before they can be approved to adopt in Massachusetts. An adoption home study is a two- to three-month long process that allows ... READ MORE

Are you pregnant and considering adoption? Discovering an unplanned pregnancy is an emotional, overwhelming time for many women. Right now, you may not know where you can go for help or who to ... READ MORE

If you are watching the current season of MTV’s Teen Mom OG, you may know and love the Lowell-Baltierra adoption story. So do we! In this blog, Adoptions With Love reflects on Catelynn ... READ MORE

Adoption is never an easy decision, but it is one of the most loving decisions a woman can make for her child when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. It is also a beautiful ... READ MORE

The holidays are a time filled with family, friends, love and gratitude. For birth parents who chose adoption, however, the holidays can also be quite difficult. Kayla, a birth mother who placed her ... READ MORE

For those who have made an adoption plan, the holidays are not always easy. If you have an open adoption, however, finding solace in letters, pictures, and updates can help. Knowing that your ... READ MORE

The holiday season is here. While many of us are looking forward to celebrating with our families, it is important to remember that some of us will be thinking of loved ones who ... READ MORE

When you started the adoption process, you knew there was going to be a period of waiting involved. You knew that the home study would take several months, that you would need to ... READ MORE

Are you pregnant and considering adoption for your baby? Making an adoption plan is a positive choice for women who are not yet ready to become parents. It enables you to give your ... READ MORE

ABC’s hit TV series Modern Family does more than just make us laugh. Amidst all of its hilarity and light-heartedness, the show also touches on many important lessons about adoption and the experiences ... READ MORE

November was National Adoption Month.  On November 17th we were pleased and honored to participate in the first ever National Adoption Day Celebration at the Essex County Probate Court.  We finalized 5 adoptions ... READ MORE

Adoptions With Love helps expectant/birth parents create the type of adoption plan that fits best with their needs. We understand that no two people are alike, and that every pregnancy and adoption experience ... READ MORE

If you read our latest guide, “The Keys to a Successful Open Adoption,” you may know that open adoption is a type of adoption involving an open relationship between a child’s birth parent(s) ... READ MORE

When many people think of adoption, they think only of the adoptions that happened decades ago: when children were not always told they were adopted, when many birth parents did not have a ... READ MORE

November is officially here, which means we can now look forward to another National Adoption Month and another #30daysoflove! As many of our readers know, National Adoption Month is a very special time ... READ MORE

Though there are a number of movies addressing the topic of adoption, very few give us an honest and accurate picture of the delicate relationships and obstacles that the adoption journey so often ... READ MORE

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption in New Hampshire? You are in the right place. Adoptions With Love is a licensed, non-profit adoption agency helping expectant/birth parents make the most ... READ MORE

Football season is here! With all the hustle and bustle surrounding the 2018-2019 NFL season, and with the Patriots-Rams Super Bowl just around the corner, Adoptions With Love reflects on some of the ... READ MORE

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption? Choosing to place your child for adoption is one of the most difficult, emotional, and important decisions you will ever have to make. It ... READ MORE

Adoption is everywhere. We see it on television, on the news or on shows such as ‘This is Us’; we read about it on the Internet and social media; we hear about family ... READ MORE

Adoption is everywhere. We see it on television, on the news or on shows such as ‘This is Us’; we read about it on the Internet and social media; we hear about family ... READ MORE

Discovering a pregnancy can be a very overwhelming experience, especially if you were not planning for it. Maybe that is why you are here. Your body is showing signs of pregnancy, but you ... READ MORE

Discovering an unplanned pregnancy is an emotional, often overwhelming, experience.  Right now, you may not know who to turn to or where to go for support.  You might be considering adoption for your ... READ MORE

"This is Us" – NBC’s latest breakout series – tells one of the most poignant and intimate adoption stories to hit televisions yet. Exploring subjects like transracial adoption, closed adoption, and the effects ... READ MORE

The first day of school is right around the corner. You and your child have been stocking up on school supplies, spending your final days off with old friends, and getting ready to ... READ MORE

Unplanned pregnancy can be quite the rollercoaster, full of complicated emotions, challenges, uncertainties, and anticipation along the way. It is also a journey filled with love and hope, a journey that many women ... READ MORE

Unplanned pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences a woman will ever have to face. Right now, you may be feeling especially scared or confused about what to do next. You are ... READ MORE

Are you unexpectedly expecting? Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can be a very overwhelming and emotional experience. Right now, you may be feeling scared, confused, embarrassed, panicked, or even in disbelief. It is important ... READ MORE

The adoption process is a highly-anticipated and hopeful journey for waiting parents – if you are here, you have come a long way. You have made the decision to grow your family through ... READ MORE

The new face of baseball. Record-setting rookie. HomeRun Derby king. These are just some of the many titles MLB fans and players have given the Yankees’ new All-Star player, Aaron Judge. At just ... READ MORE

The adoption journey can be very emotional; especially as your due date approaches and you begin to prepare for the birth of your baby. As excited as you are to welcome your son ... READ MORE

Father’s Day is just around the corner. Like Mother’s Day, though, this holiday goes much beyond gifts and greeting cards. This holiday is about celebrating dad and the family he helped build. It ... READ MORE

Language can be very powerful. Our choice of words can reveal a lot about who we are and what we think, feel, and value. When we talk about sensitive subjects, therefore, we tend ... READ MORE

Mother’s Day is a day of honor and celebration, recognizing the endless love that mothers have and the countless sacrifices that they make for their children. For families in the adoption community, Mother’s ... READ MORE

For many of us, May is the time of the year we associate with flowers and sunshine, barbecues and outdoor celebrations, and honoring Mom on the second Sunday of the month. What many ... READ MORE

Spring is officially here. As the warm weather sets in and April showers pass by, we look forward to seeing what new life will blossom this season. This is especially true for many ... READ MORE

Adoption is a sensitive subject and emotional experience. Certainly, the same can be said about unplanned pregnancy. When a woman first discovers she is pregnant, she experiences a rush of different, often competing, ... READ MORE

An unplanned pregnancy is often a considerable crisis in a woman’s life, one in which she may look to others for guidance and support.  With questions like What am I going to do? ... READ MORE

Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can be a very emotional (and often confusing) experience for expectant parents. With the many unplanned pregnancy options available today, deciding what to do after this initial discovery can ... READ MORE

Are you pregnant and considering adoption?  Discovering an unplanned pregnancy is an emotional, overwhelming time for many young women.  Right now, you may not know where you can go for help, who to ... READ MORE

Nearly half of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned, and approximately one-third of women facing an unplanned pregnancy wants to learn more about adoption as an option for their baby. Every ... READ MORE

Are you considering adopting a child? Right now, you are likely very excited, hopeful, and a bit nervous about beginning your adoption journey. You are going to fulfill your dreams of becoming a ... READ MORE

If you are pregnant and considering adoption, you may feel overwhelmed by the amount of information available to you.  You know that you want to provide the best possible home for your child, ... READ MORE

Unplanned pregnancy often brings about a whirlwind of emotions and many big decisions that follow.  If you are here, you may have already made the courageous choice to place your baby for adoption.  ... READ MORE

Social media use is quickly becoming the normal method of contact for many teens and young adults. In fact, over 70 percent of American teens today are active Facebook users. Most likely, you ... READ MORE

Unplanned pregnancy can be one of the most momentous experiences of a young woman’s life.  It is an emotional, often overwhelming event for all those who are touched by it.  In the same ... READ MORE

Social has had a profound and powerful impact on adoption relationships over the years.  Today, social media offers birth parents and adoptive families an easily accessible avenue for sharing information. Today, you can ... READ MORE

The beauty of adoption is that it can come in many forms, and blossom in many different ways. Each adoption story is unique. Every person within the adoption triad has an experience that ... READ MORE

Is your child on social media?  Do you monitor his or her Internet usage on a regular basis?  If you are in an open adoption arrangement, have you laid out some rules or ... READ MORE

The Internet is changing the adoption landscape.  Social media is changing the adoption search as we know it.  Open adoption is evolving in this era of Facebook.  Millions of birth parents, adoptive families, ... READ MORE

As many of you know, Adoptions With Love recently celebrated our 30th anniversary as a private, non-profit, domestic adoption agency in Massachusetts.  Over the last three decades, we have helped bring over 2,000 ... READ MORE

Are you considering adoption for your baby?  Adoption is one of the most loving decisions you can make for your child.  It is also one of the hardest decisions you will ever have ... READ MORE

Facing an unplanned pregnancy is one of the most difficult and confusing times of any expectant parent's life, especially when it happens at a young age.  Perhaps that is why you are reading ... READ MORE

  In light of National Adoption Month, one birth mother contemplates the day her son will come to her and ask about his adoption story.  She wonders how she will stir up the ... READ MORE

Becoming pregnant as a teenager or young woman, no matter your age, can be overwhelming – especially if you were not planning for it.  Maybe you had other plans– to finish high school ... READ MORE

November is often thought of as a time of thanks. It is a time in which many of us take a step back and consider all that we are grateful for in life ... READ MORE

It was fall of 2015 when Carlie, a sophomore in high school at the time, realized something was off. She had been feeling sick, gaining weight, and was unsure of the cause. She ... READ MORE

Halloween is just around the corner – meaning that the time to prepare for goblins and ghosts, superheroes and superstars, tricking and treating is now upon us.  If you are a parent of ... READ MORE

Pregnancy and parenthood are the leading reasons why young women drop out of school each year.  According to the U.S. Department of Education, one-third of young women who leave school do so in ... READ MORE

Discovering you are pregnant at a young age can be overwhelming.  You want all of the help and support you can get, but may not know where to start or who to talk ... READ MORE

You recently discovered you are pregnant.  As a teenager, you likely have a thousand questions running through your head:  Am I ready for this responsibility?  Do I want to be a mother right ... READ MORE

Are you considering adoption for your baby, but do not know where to start?  You have come to the right place.  Adoptions With Love is a licensed, non-profit adoption agency helping expectant/birth parents ... READ MORE

For every one child placed for adoption, there are up to 36 families waiting to adopt.  As a prospective adoptive parent, you want to show expectant/birth parents who you are, why you are ... READ MORE

Adoption has come a long way over the years.  Today, most people feel very positively about adoption.  In fact, 94 percent of individuals believe that adoptive parents are incredibly fortunate to have made ... READ MORE

Whether you are a birth parent or are pregnant and considering adoption for your baby, you are likely thinking of your future – Will you have a relationship with your child?  Will your ... READ MORE

Are you pregnant and considering adoption for your baby? In your heart, you may feel that adoption is the most positive option for your baby. This choice will allow your child to grow ... READ MORE

  Adoption is a lifelong journey, one that brings many emotions, challenges, and precious moments along the way.  If you have recently placed your baby for adoption or are considering making an adoption ... READ MORE

Whether big or small, we all have our own, personal story to share.  These life stories begin the minute we are born and grow as we grow.  Every moment, every experience, every person ... READ MORE

The beauty of adoption is that it can come in many different forms, and blossoms in many different ways.  Every adoption story is unique.  This is one adoptee’s story. Meet Margot, a beautiful, ... READ MORE

Are you pregnant and considering adoption?  As an expectant mother, you want the best possible life for your baby, but know that you are not ready to raise a child at this time.  ... READ MORE

Are you pregnant and considering adoption?  Right now, you may be scared and overwhelmed.  You already have so much love for your baby.  You want to choose the life that is best for ... READ MORE

Are you facing an unplanned pregnancy?  Perhaps the most important thing to know as an expectant mother in Kentucky is that you have options.  No matter what you decide for your baby, know ... READ MORE

As the opioid epidemic rises in our society, we are meeting its youngest victims: babies born with NAS. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or NAS, is a drug withdrawal syndrome that affects newborns.  It happens ... READ MORE

Adoption is a courageous, selfless decision.  It is a choice that requires great love and resolution, and a decision that only a mother can make.  You do not have to make this decision ... READ MORE

My name is Erica, and I am not your traditional “mom”.  I am a single 23-year-old who lives and works in downtown Boston, but I am what some would call a “birthmother”.  On ... READ MORE

There are many details to consider when choosing an adoption agency. As you begin the adoption journey, you will want to find professionals who are licensed, trustworthy, and committed to you at every ... READ MORE

The adoption process is full of choices.  Today, you can choose an adoptive family for your baby.  You can also choose to meet that family.  You even have the option to keep in ... READ MORE

This is a letter from a dad to his son, written on the day he and his wife finalized the adoption and welcomed Ben into their family forever. Dear Ben, Last night you went to sleep around ... READ MORE

As an expectant mother, you are the only person who truly knows what is best for you and your baby.  You are the only one who can make a decision regarding your baby’s ... READ MORE

Are you pregnant and considering adoption for your baby?  The decision to make an adoption plan for your child is never easy.  It is one of the biggest, most emotional and difficult decisions ... READ MORE

The beauty of adoption is that it can come in many different forms, and blossoms in many different ways.  Every adoption story is unique.  This is one birth mother’s story. Peggy came to Adoptions With ... READ MORE

Are you considering adopting a child in Massachusetts? Adoption is a beautiful way to grow your family and provide a child with a loving, forever home. Choosing to adopt a baby is the ... READ MORE

Did you know that one-third of women facing an unplanned pregnancy consider adoption as a positive option for their baby? If you have made the courageous decision to place your baby for adoption, ... READ MORE

If have chosen to make an adoption plan for your baby, you have the option of choosing an adoptive family for your child. You may have already done so. As an expectant mother, ... READ MORE

Choosing to create an adoption plan is one of the most courageous and positive choices a birth mother can make if she is not yet ready to raise a child.  Still, many birth ... READ MORE

At the beginning of every adoption journey, Adoptions With Love asks future adoptive parents the question, “How do you plan on telling your child about his or her adoption story?” Their answers do ... READ MORE

At this moment, you may be feeling unsure or overwhelmed about what is best for you and your baby. Any decision you make regarding your unplanned pregnancy will likely be one of the ... READ MORE

You have just discovered you are pregnant and are unsure if you are ready to parent your child.  It is okay if you are not.  While parenting requires a lot of planning ahead, ... READ MORE

Discovering an unplanned pregnancy can be a very emotional, and often confusing, experience.  It is a moment that marks an incredible turn in your life.  If you have just learned you are pregnant, ... READ MORE

When facing an unplanned pregnancy, there are many choices you can make for you and your baby. However, as an expectant mother, it can be hard to know which choice is the right ... READ MORE

At the heart of every adoption plan, whether it be open or closed, lies a child. This is what makes adoption such an admirable act. This is what makes expectant/birth mothers who choose ... READ MORE

The beauty of adoption is that it can come in many different forms, and blossom in many different ways. Every adoption story is unique. This is one birth mother’s inspirational story. Erica came to Adoptions ... READ MORE

Choosing adoption for your child does not mean you are immediately relinquishing all of your rights as his or her birth mother. In fact, you still maintain many rights throughout the adoption process. ... READ MORE

If you have decided that adoption is right for you and your baby, it is important to know about the possibilities of open adoption. An experienced open adoption agency can help you design ... READ MORE

The term “Open Adoption,” means different things to different families. The most important thing to remember as you design your adoption plan is that you, as an expectant/birth mother, have many options. We ... READ MORE

The majority of adoptions today involve some level of openness, but what exactly does “open adoption” mean? Open adoption is an option that expectant/birth mothers will have as they begin to design their ... READ MORE

    Adoption is a brave act filled with love that is constantly growing and expanding. Adoption is not something to hide. Today, it is one of the most courageous, caring decisions a ... READ MORE

Many mothers that are considering adoption believe that an identified adoption is the only way that they are truly able to choose a family for their baby. This is not the case. When ... READ MORE

Humans are full of curiosity. We are in constant search for answers. It is natural for us to desire an understanding of our history. We long to know where we came from, who ... READ MORE

If you are an expectant mother and have decided to courageously make an adoption plan, you likely carry an image of the ideal home and family for your baby. There are numerous questions ... READ MORE

If you have decided that choosing an adoptive family for your baby is going to be a positive part of your plan, your next step is to carefully consider what you are looking ... READ MORE

You have many options when facing an unplanned pregnancy and only one choice will be right for you. At Adoptions With Love, we will respect any decision you make. If you are currently ... READ MORE

This is part 2 in our recent series on the things to consider when choosing a family for your baby.  For part one on Family, Faith and Ethnicity click here. As an expectant ... READ MORE

Choosing a family for your baby is a very important step to making an adoption plan. Every expectant parent desires something different, something unique that they aim to provide for their child through ... READ MORE

Adoption continues to change every day, and many people are seeing it in new light. Today, expectant/birth mothers have more say in their adoption plan than ever before. As an expectant mother, you ... READ MORE

The adoption process has changed greatly over the last 30 years. In the past, the majority of adoptions were closed. Birth parents had no say in where their child would be placed.   They ... READ MORE

ADOPTIONS WITH LOVE is celebrating its 29th anniversary this MAY! We are delighted to continue all the important work we do for all members on the adoption triad. We enjoy being engaged with ... READ MORE

Our mission at Adoptions With Love is to find the best home for each child, with families that are full of unconditional love and support. If you are here looking to start a ... READ MORE

Each year, hundreds of expectant parents find peace by placing their babies in loving, adoptive families. If you are currently facing an unplanned pregnancy and know you are not yet ready to parent ... READ MORE

*Updated February 2017 One of the most important things to consider when facing an unplanned pregnancy is whether or not you are ready to parent a child. If you are unsure, try asking ... READ MORE

There is a common misunderstanding the expectant fathers do not want to be a part of the adoption journey. We rarely hear about the father’s role in unexpected pregnancies, or his place within ... READ MORE

Discovering that you have an unplanned pregnancy can be very difficult. Sharing this news with others is often the most challenging step of all. Sometimes, it is hardest to talk with those who ... READ MORE

If you have just discovered you are facing an unplanned pregnancy, you may be feeling scared, confused, lost, or alone. You are about to embark on an emotional journey. At Adoptions With Love ... READ MORE

“It’s been nearly 4 1/2 years since I first laid eyes on my daughter, and yet, to this day, not a day goes by when I’m not overwhelmed with gratitude that the world ... READ MORE

The decision to place your child for adoption requires a great amount of strength, courage, and most of all, love.  If and when you choose adoption as that right next step, feel comforted ... READ MORE

An adoption story revealed at death.  My cousins told me this story after we buried their mother and they visited the grave of Aunt Annie.  They told Aunt Annie that she could rest ... READ MORE

Happy National Adoption Month! This November, let’s celebrate adoption by highlighting the families created through this selfless and inspirational choice and honor the birth parents.  For the thirty days of November, Adoptions With ... READ MORE

This letter came to Adoptions With Love from a birthmother who placed her baby for adoption.  She describes her thought process in detail and the loving choice of adoption that she knows is ... READ MORE

This is part two of our series "How to Successfully Adopt a Newborn" which focuses on the process of home studies and questions that may arise while you are preparing for your home study. ... READ MORE

Many people are under the impression that adopting a newborn infant in the United States is a long and difficult journey.  While it may take over a year, there are many healthy, wonderful ... READ MORE

18 is not a magic number.  I say this is because at Adoptions With Love we get requests all the time; I am turning 18 and I want to meet my birthmother or ... READ MORE

The Baby Safe Haven Laws in each state allow parents to anonymously leave their unharmed infant with designated authorities without fear of prosecution.  Since 1999, all 50 states, the District of Columbia and ... READ MORE

Open adoption can be a beneficial and positive experience for birthparents, adoptive parents, and most importantly, for the child. Over the years, adoption plans throughout the United States have become increasingly more open.  ... READ MORE

I have always been very aware and supportive of adoption, myself being adopted and raised with an adopted sibling. Therefore, when I found myself facing an unplanned pregnancy during my final semester of ... READ MORE

My adoption story has never been a secret. As far back as I can remember, I have always known that I was adopted; whether I truly understood what that meant was a different ... READ MORE

1976 Gov. Dukakis proclaimed an adoption awareness week in Massachusetts. 1984 President Reagan expanded that to a National Adoption Week 1995 President Clinton proclaimed November National Adoption Month, stating: “For many people across ... READ MORE

Adoption has moved from closed to increasing openness. The “Today Show” has been featuring a week long series on “Choosing Adoption.”  The show featured Dr. Nancy Snyderman and her adopted daughter’s journey to ... READ MORE

When faced with an untimely and unplanned pregnancy, you have many choices.  This may be a time of shock, worry and a road you did not plan on traveling down.  One option is ... READ MORE

If you're facing an unplanned pregnancy, you're not alone. Unintended pregnancies happen all the time. Many women are in a similar situation as you. You have many options available, but since you're on ... READ MORE

Many women facing an unplanned pregnancy begin to consider their options, including adoption. However, they often come across terms that are unfamiliar to them, making the process seem more confusing than it needs ... READ MORE

This is the first of what we hope to be many blog entries. Every one of our adoptions is unique, so we're looking forward to sharing our knowledge and some of our experiences ... READ MORE