What is Safe Delivery?
You may be feeling like you’re not ready emotionally or financially to be a parent. Maybe you have been able to keep your pregnancy a secret. But now what? You have a choice to take your newborn to a safe place. If your baby is three days old or less, you may legally surrender your newborn to an employee of a hospital, fire department, or [...]
Last-Minute Adoption
AAI is here to help! The decision to place your child for adoption isn't easy, and it takes time. However, it's never too late to plan an adoption for your baby. If you are thinking about placing your baby for adoption when you're in the hospital, or shortly after birth, it's commonly referred to as a last-minute adoption. Adoption Associates is here to help in [...]
Children Need our Time and Attention
“The children who need love the most will always ask for it in the most unloving ways.” I couldn’t agree more. It’s hard to remember that our kids are just that… kids. Children need our time and attention, even if they don’t know how to ask. Do you ever feel like your kids crave your attention, but show it in the worst ways? Do you [...]
Alexis’ Story – Adoption Secret
Blog talk Radio Transcript: Alexis' Adoption Story-Adoption Secret – Air Date: 9/13/2016 (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Alexis is an adult adoptee who shares that she didn’t learn she was adopted until she was 8 or 9 years of age. She wishes she would have learned about her adoption earlier [...]
Choosing Adoption
Birth mothers who choose adoption for their baby are empowered to make their own decisions. When you choose adoption, we want you to make decisions that are best for both you and your baby. Our caseworkers are here to help you! Here are some basics when it comes to selecting the adoption option that's a good fit: Open Adoption Option If you want openness, it [...]
Racial Injustice
We're heartbroken about George Floyd's death. Pray with us - for his loved ones who are grieving, and for our fellow citizens who are shaken by what it represents. But maybe it's also causing us to look at racial injustice in ways we've previously, comfortably, avoided. So do something! But do it in love, with graciousness, and with a spirit of peace. "If you are [...]
COVID-19 Screening at AAI Offices
As a non-profit social service agency, Adoption Associates is an essential service provider. We have continued to provide adoption services to birth parents, children, and adoptive couples during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our offices remain closed to the public, however, we are able to meet with clients by appointment. Please contact your caseworker to schedule. AAI is conducting COVID-19 screening at all AAI offices. COVID-19 Screening [...]
Chosen by a Birth Mother
Blog talk Radio Transcript: Chosen by a Birth Mother – Air Date: 2/20/2018: An Adoptive Family Perspective. (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Megan and Greg adopted their son Ben. They share how initially they were a little hesitant about open adoption, but after doing some research, and the education for [...]
I’m Pregnant – What Now?
Where do I begin? Good question! When you're pregnant, it’s important to look at your options and decide what’s best for you and for your baby. Every woman and every situation is different, so only you can determine the best path to take. Placing a child for adoption costs you absolutely nothing. All services we provide to you are free of charge. And, you don’t [...]
Bonding and Attachment
“Bonding and Attachment” – Surely you’ve wondered about this as you anticipate welcoming an adopted baby into your life. You may already have children in your home and can easily recall those strong feelings of love right from the start. Or maybe you’ll be a first-time parent, and you’re wondering how bonding and attachment will truly feel. And then you’re probably thinking about the extra [...]