Birth mothers: 30 questions to ask potential adoptive parents
Birth mothers: 30 questions to ask potential adoptive parents
As a birth mother, you are the one who gets to choose the family who will raise your child. That is a sacred kind of responsibility, and it belongs to you. You will look through family profiles and read sweet words on a page, but a profile can only show you so much. The real picture comes when you get to talk with a family, ask your questions, and listen to how they answer.
If you have the chance to meet prospective adoptive parents before placement, come prepared. You are not being […]
If you are in the early stages of exploring adoption, you have probably come across the term “home study” and wondered exactly what it means. For many prospective adoptive families, it sounds intimidating… like an inspection or an audition where someone decides whether you are good enough to be a parent. We want to reassure you right away: that is not what a home study is.
Adoption can be an overwhelming and stressful journey. Whether you’re a birth mother looking to place your child with a family, or an adoptive family looking to adopt a new baby, the questions and the unknowns can be incredibly challenging.