Lifetree Adoption Blog
Linda and Tom’s Adoption Story
Linda & Tom’s Adoption Story
Linda and Tom weren’t able to have their own children, so they felt called to adopt. As soon as they called Lifetree, they knew it was the right choice for them. We asked them to share their story, so they sat down to talk to us for our video series. Check out their story and learn how Lifetree changed their lives.
Tanika’s adoption story
Tanika’s Adoption Story
Tanika found out she was pregnant only one week into a new job, and she had no health insurance or savings. She knew abortion wasn’t an option, and she was drawn to the fact that Lifetree is a Christian-based agency. We asked her to share her story, so she sat down to talk to us for our video series. Check out her story and learn why Lifetree was the right choice for her and her baby. […]
Tips for birthmothers considering adoption
Tips for birthmothers considering adoption
Women who are pregnant and considering adoption may feel uncertain and have questions to determine if this is the right decision for them and their unborn child. Having sufficient support and information during this time can be extremely reassuring for anyone thinking about placing their baby for adoption. In order to help birth mothers in their time of uncertainty, we have compiled some common questions and answers from birth mothers who have gone through the adoption process.
If you’re pregnant and considering adoption, your mind is probably bursting with questions and anxiety. Adoption is a wonderful choice for you and your baby, but you want to know that you’re making the right decision. Information and support are the key to knowing you’re making the right choice. For all the birthmothers out there who might be considering adoption, we thought […]
Lauren’s adoption story
Lauren’s Adoption Story
Lauren found out she was pregnant, but she was a struggling single mom and knew she couldn’t raise another child. Abortion wasn’t an option for her, so she visited a pregnancy center to get information about adoption. After talking to several agencies, she called Lifetree and immediately knew we were meant to help her with her adoption. We knew she had a great story, so we had had her chat with us for our video series. Check out her story and learn why she chose adoption and why Lifetree was the right choice for her and their baby.
Tips to help with waiting for your adoption during the holidays
Tips to help with waiting for your adoption during the holidays
Waiting for your adoption is never easy – it’s a long process, and it’s incredibly emotional. If you’re waiting for your adoption during the holidays, it can be even more challenging. You’ll see friends and family members you don’t see often, and inevitably, you’ll get questions about your adoption and your family. Seeing other friends and family members celebrating with their children can be tough as well.
We wanted to share a list of tips to help all the waiting families out there prepare for the holiday season, and hopefully help make the holiday wait a bit less stressful.
Keep yourself busy, but don’t do too much
Keeping yourself busy is one of the best says to keep your mind off your wait for the […]
Alex and Rebecca’s adoption story
Alex & Rebecca’s Adoption Story
Alex and Rebecca got pregnant right after they started dating, and after several heartfelt discussions, realized that adoption was their best choice. They found Lifetree and had a wonderful experience, so we had them share their story for our video series. Check out their story and learn why they chose adoption and why Lifetree was the right choice for them and their baby.
Tips for creating your Adoption Story book
Tips for creating your Adoption Story book
Many of our adoptive parents love to create “Adoption Story” scrapbooks for their adopted children – a fun book to share the details of the adoption process. These adoption baby books have become a popular trend, and we get questions from parents all the time about how to create them.
It’s a big task, and it’s not always clear where to start, especially for families who aren’t scrapbookers. So this month, we decided to write a blog post and share our best tips for creating the best Adoption Story book for your special angel.
Make it your own
Every adoption story is different, and every family is unique – so don’t feel like your book needs to conform to any standard. Some families use pre-made scrapbooks, some create everything from scratch, and others […]
Robyn’s adoption story
Robyn’s Adoption Story
Robyn placed a baby with Lifetree almost ten years ago, and she’s been a close friend ever since. He asked her to stop by the office to record a video and tell her story, knowing it would be helpful for other mothers considering adoption. Watch and hear her story, why she chose adoption, and why Lifetree was the right choice for her.
Can you use loans to pay for an adoption?
Can you use loans to pay for an adoption?
Every year, thousands of couples add to their families through adoption – it’s a wonderful gift that brings happiness to so many. It can be a long, confusing process, and our main goal is to try to make it as easy as possible and answer any questions we receive.
One of the questions we hear most often is “How much does it cost to adopt?”
It’s an expensive process, and many people wonder if there are any options for easing the financial burden – most often, we’re asked if loans are a possibility.
Most people don’t realize that there are pretty amazing tax benefits to adoption – click that link to head to our page and read more about how the credits work.
We found an awesome blog post that outlines the various options to help pay […]
6 tips to prepare for the adoption journey
6 Tips to Prepare for the Adoption Journey
The path to adoption is different for every family, and none of those paths are straight and easy. Adopting a baby is an incredible moment for any family, but the process leading up to that moment you hold your new baby is always long and difficult. You’ll ride an emotional roller coaster, so it’s important to work with an agency that’s experienced enough to know how important it is to support you every step of the way.
We know that waiting is hard… and when unforeseen issues cause delays, it’s frustrating. We wanted to write this post and share these six tips to help you prepare for your journey to adoption.
1. Do your research
It’s incredibly important that you research your options and choose the right adoption agency to work with. You need someone in […]
