Amy’s Adoption Plan
September 4, 2019
Pregnant and Scared When I found out that I was pregnant, I was scared to death. I didn’t know what
Pregnant and Scared When I found out that I was pregnant, I was scared to death. I didn’t know what
What is a Home Study? A home study is an evaluation of a home and the family living in it
Blog Talk Radio Transcript: Using Facebook for Post Adoption Support, Air Date 10-10-17 (you may listen to the podcast by
Birth parents make a loving parenting decision when they make an adoption plan. The experience gives children and birth parents
This unique workshop, presented by Kathy Yates and Rhonda Roorda, is open to the public and includes an interactive panel
My Girlfriend is Pregnant – The Beginning of our Journey My girlfriend is pregnant, and suddenly I am a birth
The waiting time is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about adoption and some of the issues that may need
Since 1990, Adoption Associates has been helping expectant parents who are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy find permanent adoptive families for
Blog Talk Radio Transcript: Why Giving Up a Baby for Adoption is Not Really Giving Up a Baby. Air Date
Are you pregnant and thinking about an open adoption? Adoption Associates can help you navigate through every step an open
Parents often struggle to blend the parenting approach they used before they adopted with the unique trust-based parenting approach they
FRUA has been in existence supporting adoptive families since 1994. They offer both a family membership and a new youth
Birth mom’s, you’re in charge! You have adoption options. When you choose adoption we want you to make an informed
There are many myths surrounding birth mothers – who they are and why they make such a monumental decision. Read
Please help us congratulate Kris Dickens as she steps into her new role: Lansing Office Director! With the retirement of
Adoption advocates ask the courts to block a crippling new State Department policy that would harm waiting families and children.
BY: BECKY WILMOTH AND RYAN HANLON Published by the National Council for Adoption on June 1, 2019 While Americans have
How would you characterize these statements – positive or negative? I’m thinking about giving up my baby for adoption I
If you’re pregnant and thinking about adoption, are facing an unplanned pregnancy and not sure what to do, are wondering
Last weekend was Mothers Day – always a holiday filled with a range of emotions. As an adoption agency in
I just found out I’m pregnant and don’t know what to do. My boyfriend is telling me to get an
I can’t take care of another baby I want to give up my baby for adoption I can’t afford an
We would love it if you join us for our 8th annual Touched by Adoption 5k on Saturday, May 11, 2019! This
Adoption Associates will be hosting an event at this year’s Walleye Festival in Freeland, Michigan! The Food Truck Face-Off will
Adoptive and foster parents often need the help of professionals in order to meet their child’s needs. But how do
If you’re planning to stay here in the Grand Rapids area over Spring Break, Adoptive Family Support Network (AFSN) has
Knowing how best to handle lying is often a significant challenge for adoptive and foster parents. In the fourth video
In response to meltdowns, emotional outbursts, extreme neediness, and many other behavioral challenges, adoptive and foster parents are often left
We would love it if you join us for our 8th annual Touched by Adoption 5k on Saturday, May 11,
Family meetings are an important tool for families to incorporate into their weekly routine. Used effectively, family meetings provide a
Parents often ask whether trust-based parenting — the type of parenting that Dr. Karyn Purvis teaches — will work for
By Becky Mansfield Originally posted November 29, 2017 on KidsActivitiesBlog.com “The children who need love the most will always ask
We’re sharing a video collection by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Michael Monroe that offers helpful insights and practical advice in
Original story by Enid Tsui, posted October 21, 2018 on Post Magazine Kati Pohler of Michigan has returned to China
I was 20 years old when I found out I was pregnant with my third child. All from different relationships.
AAI had the honor of being featured on BirthMomsToday.com recently! BirthMomsToday exists to provide support, encouragement, and love to birth
The last video in our series celebrating National Adoption Month is Lea’s story. Lea wants her birth parents to know
In our continued celebration of National Adoption Awareness Month we are sharing another video that was shown at our recent
The Choose Adoption! T-shirts were the ‘must-have’s’ when we got them for our volunteers at a recent event, so we
We have been celebrating National Adoption Awareness Month in November! Three beautiful videos were shown at our recent Fall Gala.