Blog talk Radio Transcript: Adoption Registry – Air Date: 5/28/19: What You Need To Know About Michigan’s Central Adoption Registry (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) Are you an adult adoptee and curious about your birth parents? Maybe you just found out that you have a brother or sister that was [...]
Love is in the thoughts of many at this time of year. Below is a Valentine's Day story about a birth mother's love for her child. Teresa made the courageous and loving decision to place her child with Debbie and Rick. Her little boy, David, was born on Valentine's Day and placed into the arms of his adoptive parents. Adoption is love. I decided on [...]
'Amy' was a high school senior when she found out she was pregnant. Her mother wrote this adoption story to share the experience of 'giving a child up for adoption' from her perspective as a grandparent. Amy and her mother learned that their adoption experience was not really 'giving a child up for adoption', but instead it was giving a child a great life with [...]
Blog talk Radio Transcript: Connect With a Birth Mom Air Date: 4-19-16 (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) The word “Adoption” invokes a lot of different thoughts, and feelings. For a lot of people it still carries the negative stereotype of a young mother who gives her baby away. It [...]
Pregnant and Need Help? Right now, you are experiencing an intensely stressful situation in your life that forces you to ask a lot of questions. What should I do with my baby? Could I take care of a newborn 24/7? Can I provide everything my child will need for a happy, healthy life? The answers to these questions will be influenced by your friends, your [...]
On a cold January day, a teenage girl sat down in her parents’ living room. She is terrified and is about to tell them a secret she has held within herself for seven months–a secret she can no longer bear alone. This is the story of "Christy", a teenage girl who came to Adoption Associates looking for teen pregnancy help. “Mom, Dad,” Christy said, “let [...]
Freeland Office Serves Flint Michigan Are you looking for an adoption agency in Flint, MI? Our newest office in Mid Michigan (Freeland) serves expectant parents and adoptive families in the Flint, MI area. Jennifer Jaworski, Director of the Mid Michigan Office, says, “We are honored to serve clients in the Mid Michigan region. And, we look forward to reaching out to expectant parents and adoptive [...]
An unplanned pregnancy can be quite a shock for someone who has not been considering becoming a parent. The initial shock is often replaced by a feeling of being completely overwhelmed. A person might first think of abortion as a quick way of getting out of the situation. But, there are alternatives to abortion that truly benefit both mother and child. So, what are the [...]
Destiny's Story My name is Destiny. When I was 19 years old I became pregnant. I was very scared and confused, and had no idea what I was going to do. At the time, I wasn't in a very good place in life at all. With a part-time job that didn't pay enough to support even myself, I knew there was no way I could [...]
Adoption may seem like a complicated and overwhelming process. However, many are surprised to learn of the choices available in today's modern adoptions. In this episode of Adoption Focus Podcast, Kaitlin and Jamie talk candidly about their experiences. Tune in and listen to Kaitlin, a birth mother who planned adoption for her baby. Kaitlin shares her early concerns about open adoption. As well as her [...]
