Lifetree Adoption Blog
Lifetree on the Abundant Living Podcast
Lifetree on the Abundant Living Podcast
Lifetree was on a podcast! Click the image above or head to this page on Pastor Oliver’s site to listen to Robin talk about how she helps adoptive families with loving and caring homes fulfill their dreams of having children. She also talks about how Lifetree helps birth parents with a healthy recovery before, during, and after placement. Make sure you give it a listen, it’s an awesome podcast episode that dives into Lifetree and our mission!
Answers to the most common questions about adoption
Answers to the most common questions about adoption
Adoption is a journey of faith, love, and hope. As a Christian adoption agency, we understand the complexities and emotional aspects involved in this process. We hear a lot of common questions from both birthmothers and adoptive families, and in this post, we’re going to share the answers to these common adoption questions. As always, if you have questions, we’re here to help! You can call or text us any time at 972-491-3333.
Common questions from birthmothers
How do I know if adoption is the right choice for me?”
Deciding to place your child for adoption is a deeply personal choice. We encourage you to consider your current life circumstances, your future goals, and the well-being of your child. We offer counseling and […]
Unplanned pregnancy – what should you do?
Unplanned pregnancy – what should you do?
You’ve just taken a pregnancy test and you’re stunned by the results – you’re pregnant, and you weren’t planning on it. Unplanned pregnancies happen all the time, but that doesn’t help lessen the shock and fear you’re hit with when it happens to you. You’re at the beginning of an emotional journey, and you’re not sure how to proceed. Pregnancy will change your life, whether you planned to be pregnant or not.
Talking to someone who knows what you’re going through will help more than anything, and we’re here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week – simply call us at […]
8 resources for birth mothers
8 resources for birth mothers
Placing a baby for adoption is an emotional rollercoaster, and emotional support is a huge help for any women who are going through the process. One of Lifetree’s most important goals is supporting birthmothers throughout the adoption process – and beyond. We’re here to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and even to be a shoulder to cry on.
There are a variety of options for emotional support, both in person and online. If you are considering adoption, have already decided to place your child, or have placed in the past, we wanted to share 8 amazing resources to help you find the […]
10 Most Famous Celebrity Adoptions
10 Most Famous Celebrity Adoptions
According to the numbers, there are about 135,000 adoptions every year in the United States. Historically, it’s a topic that isn’t talked about much, but it’s more common that most people think. In fact, many popular celebrities have adopted, or been adopted. In this month’s blog post, we’re sharing a list of 10 of the most famous celebrities involved with adoption to help show what an integral part of life adoption actually is.
We’ll start with a list of celebrities who have adopted children:
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie
While they’re no longer married, likely the most well-known example of celebrity adoption is Brad and Angelina. They have six children, and three of their children (Maddox, Zahara and Pax) were adopted.
Maddox is from Cambodia, Zahara is from […]
The best adoption blogs of 2021
The best adoption blogs of 2021
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.
We’re always here to help, on both sides of the fence. We know that having someone experienced in your corner can help ease the stress, but many times, it’s most helpful to know what it’s like to be in those shoes. Over the years, many birth mothers and adoptive families have turned to blogging, sharing their highs and lows through posts online.
We thought it would be helpful to share a list of some of the best adoption blogs, so you can learn about others’ journeys with adoption. You can read […]
Helpful books about adoption
Helpful books about adoption
Adoption can be incredibly stressful, especially during the unprecedented lockdowns and social distancing caused by the coronavirus. There are endless questions, and the questions don’t stop once the adoption happens. We’ve put together this list of amazing books that will help you through your adoption journey. Whether you’re a first-time adoptive family or you’ve adopted before, these books will help you prepare for your adoption and help you parent your adopted child.
These are all available at your local library, but you’ll most likely want to purchase them to keep, so we’ve included links to buy the books on Amazon.
Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It; Straight Answers to Heartfelt Questions
by Ray Guarendi
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10 Reasons to Place a Child for Adoption
10 Reasons to Place a Child for Adoption
If you’re pregnant and not sure what to do, please remember that “adoption is an option” – it’s a choice that you make for very specific reasons. You’re making a decision – both for your child and for yourself – that’s based in love and compassion. As we always say, you’re not “giving up” your child for adoption, you’re making a decision to “place” them for adoption with a loving family.
There are a multitude of reasons that birth mothers choose adoption – and we know from years of experience that every situation is […]
Tips for Your First Call With a Birth Mother
Tips for Your First Call With a Birth Mother
The adoption process can be complicated and emotional, but one of the most exciting (yet nerve-wracking) moments in the process is your first call with a birth mother. It’s a momentous call, and if it goes well, it could change your life forever. It’s important to remember that the birth mother is just as nervous as you are, so we’ve put together this list of tips to help you calm your nerves so your first conversation goes well. […]
How COVID has affected adoption
How COVID has affected the adoption process
We’re five months into the COVID lockdown, and most of the US is still sheltering in place and social distancing. Schedules are massively different for most families out there, and as we roll into the fall and start school again, many families are wondering how school and childcare will work with the new normal of social distancing and required masks.
One of the most common questions we hear is “How will COVID affect our adoption process?”, so we wanted to share a post explaining what’s changed, and what’s stayed the same. […]
