Same Sex Couples

Same sex couples are increasingly choosing adoption to have a child of their own although the laws vary from state to state and can be very discriminating and confusing. In the U.S., states may restrict adoption by sexual orientation or marital status. Since adoptions are mostly handled by local courts in the United States, some judges and clerks accept or deny petitions to adopt on criteria that vary from other judges and clerks in the same state, leading to a confused or ambiguous legal status for same-sex parents in some states. At A Baby Step Adoption, we support our gay and lesbian parents on the quest to start a family. We can help navigate the legal system in your state so that you are able to give a child the gift of a forever family.

TUESDAY TIP: Raising a child

You’ve gone through the process of adopting a child, but now what? You thought were prepared to be a parent. You read all of the books and bought all of the baby gear, but now you’re home, and this little bundle seems so fragile. Don’t be afraid to ask for help from friends and family members! It takes a village to raise a child!

STEVE JOBS

If you're like most of us, you're probably reading this post on an Apple smartphone, iPad or computer. You can thank the late Steve Jobs, co-founder of the multi billion dollar company and adopted son of Paul and Clara Jobs. Jobs has been quoted on his feelings towards adoption saying, "Knowing I was adopted may have made me feel more independent, but I have never felt abandoned. I've always felt special. My parents made me feel special....They were my parents 1,000%."

TUESDAY TIP: Profiles

How to create an effective appealing profile book: Share vivid photos and personal anecdotes that communicate your personality to the birth parents. Successful adoptions are built on prebirth connections.  Ask your ABSA caseworker for feedback and samples of winning life books! We are here to help. Contact us today: http://ababystepadoption.com/

ABSA BABIES BORN

Over the weekend we had two births baby Laila in Georgia and baby Ethan in Arizona. Congratulations! Building forever families.

The Birth Mother Myth

When thinking about baby adoption, adoptive families often ask, “What are birth mothers like? Why do they decide to place their babies for adoption?” Birth mothers are not at all like the negative stereotypes of uncaring moms who want to “give up” their baby.

A birth mother is a caring, unselfish, pregnant woman who wants a better life, filled with love and security, for her baby. She can come from any background and be any age. An experienced caseworker will take the time to focus on the birth mother and her needs. Try to avoid terms like “giving up my baby” or “put my baby up for adoption” when talking about birth mothers. Typically, these pregnant mothers are simply looking for what is best for their babies. Maybe the teen birth mother is too young and pregnant too soon? Or perhaps she is older and unexpectedly pregnant without an emotional or financial support system. There are many good reasons why birth mothers turn to baby adoption plans. Financial need may be one reason. A desire not to be a single parent in a situation where she knows she can’t support herself or her child also often drives a birth mother’s baby adoption plan. She is putting the baby’s needs before her own.
We celebrate all birth mothers. They are caring and courageous. Birth mothers deserve tremendous compassion and respect for their decision to make a baby adoption plan. All adoptive families, agencies and adoption attorneys need to reject the negative portrayal of “giving up a baby” and respect and recognize the unselfish act of making an informed decision for an unborn baby. That’s one reason why all women who find themselves with an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy need counseling, as well as help, aid and support. At A Baby Step Adoption, birth mother counseling, and the attention and guidance of an experienced caseworker who is assigned solely to the birth mother before, during and after their pregnancy, is given to increase the success of the babies for adoption. There are three parts of the “adoption triad,” the birth mother (and birth father), the adoptive families, and the adoption agency. All three parties will benefit from this pre-birth counseling by A Baby Step Adoption. We have helped thousands of birth mothers make the right choice for them and their babies by choosing baby adoption.

LOVE IS WAITING

Adoption is a wonderful option for so many, but the cost can be great. This savvy family opened an online boutique to raise money for their own Ethiopian adoption and now support other families going through the adoption process. Each week, they give 20% of the sales from their men's and women's t-shirts and baby onesies to a family on the adoption journey. Why not shop while simultaneously supporting a great cause?


Visit the store HERE!