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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Blog talk Radio Transcript: Madison's Adoption Story – Air Date: 2/7/2017: A Birth Mother's Concept of 'The Most' in Adoption. (You may listen to the podcast by clicking on the audio link, or read the transcript of the podcast below.) The word 'adoption' stirs up a variety of sentiments, both positive and negative. Madison, a birth mother, shares the roller coaster ride of emotions she [...]
Adoption Associates is an essential service provider. We continue to provide adoption services to birth parents, children, and adoptive couples during the COVID-19 pandemic. Couples who want to adopt in Michigan are encouraged to contact AAI to learn more about the adoption process. Our staff members are working remotely and are available to answer all of your adoption questions. All of AAI's typical adoption services [...]
Why Am I So Tired? Originally posted on April 6, 2020 by Parasol Wellness Collaborative For the last two weeks I have heard one question more than any other. Whether clients, friends, or family members, over and over again I have heard asked some version of the same question: “why am I so tired?” This question is usually prefaced by the perceived lack of energy each person [...]
