What’s Old & What’s New About Adoption? Open, Semi-Open, and Closed Adoption “Reunited With Parents After 30-Year Search...”
A Special Letter Many birth mothers who opt for a closed or semi-open adoption find it very comforting to write a letter before their child’s birth, expressing the love they feel for him or her.
Who Has to Sign and Can I Change My Mind? The Legal Stuff You Need to Know and More
Goodbyes and Hospital Stays How One Young Woman Made Her Hospital Stay Worth Remembering
Gearing Up Counseling, The Adoption Process, and Your Emotions “...a counselor can serve as both a friend and a confidante to you.”
The Pros and Cons of Adoption An Overall Perspective There are pros and cons to every decision in life. When weighing solutions to an unplanned pregnancy, consider these important points:
Getting a Head Start Beginning the Adoption Process with a Plan If you are thinking about choosing adoption as a solution to your pregnancy, it is important that you begin by creating a plan that will help you see the adoption process through to completion. We suggest that you read all of the articles contained within Options Magazine’s adoption section before you make your final decision. Then, refer to this outline as you create an adoption plan.
Adoption: Where Do I Start? Inside: Who Are the Children Available for Adoption?
What Options Are Available?
Who Can Adopt?
Steps in Agency Adoption
Independent Adoptions
Openness in Adoption
How Can You Learn More About Adoption?
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