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Monthly Archives: May 2020

Choosing an Adoptive Family for Your Baby

Choosing an Adoptive Family for Your Baby A fulfilling part of the adoption process is choosing the adoptive family for your baby. Adoption Choices of Missouri only works with families who are licensed to adopt a baby in the United States. Our adopting families have all been pre-screened and are ready to provide a safe, stable, and loving home. No matter what you are looking for, we believe there is a family out there that is a perfect fit for you and your baby. To decide which adoptive family is the best fit, consider these questions: Are you open to a single parent, or do you prefer a two-parent household? Are you open to a gay, lesbian, and/or transgender couple? Do you prefer a family in a specific location? What…

Signs You’ll Make a Great Mother 

Signs You’ll Make a Great Mother  Whether you’ve been thinking about starting a family for a while or have just begun to ponder the possibility, you may be asking yourself: do you have what it takes to be a great mother? To answer this, let’s explore what it means to be a mother. Some women know intuitively, but there are others who want to learn more about motherhood. For instance, those who are about  to become moms.  It is important to remember that no one is perfect, including mothers. It can be a challenge to set unrealistic expectations that you think need to be met to be a great mom.But keep in mind, you’re human, and all you can do is try your best. Don’t compare yourself to others and…

What Expectant Parents Need to Know about the Adoption Process

What Expectant Parents Need to Know about the Adoption Process If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and considering adoption, the ins and outs of the adoption process can be overwhelming. As an expectant mother, you are likely filled with many questions as you begin to navigate your potential journey toward adoption. While the adoption process can be overwhelming, there are numerous adoption resources available for you. The circumstances surrounding adoption vary widely, so it is important to really consider whether adoption is the right choice for you and your family. Despite whether or not your pregnancy was planned, you are here researching adoption, and making an informed decision is to be commended. Within the adoption process, the hard things can become easier with the right understanding and mindset. As…

Our Services for your Adoption Plan

OUR SERVICES FOR YOUR ADOPTION PLAN We are operating full service during this time and will not be shutting down operations. Please let us know how we can help. Financial Support for Adoption An unplanned pregnancy can be a strain on you both physically and financially. If you are considering adoption, as an expectant mother, Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri can assist you with financial support and proper nutrition, including Food Stamps, WIC, and ongoing grocery expenses. We are a local child adoption agency that provides one on one support to each of our birth mothers. We have offices in Wichita and Kansas City and case workers located throughout the state ready to help you. We provide the highest level of birth mother support. Read more about out financial support.…

Substance Use While Pregnant in Quarantine

Substance Use While Pregnant Have you just found out that you are pregnant? Are you stuck at home and find yourself wanting to use to ease the boredom? What do you do first? It is important for a pregnant woman to know how to take care of herself and in turn take care of her baby - even if you are choosing adoption. Immediately upon finding out you are pregnant, a woman must stop smoking, using drugs, and stop drinking alcohol to ensure health. Good nutrition, exercise, and reducing stress are all important to a mother and baby's well-being too. Abstaining from alcohol and drug use (illegal and prescription), unless a Doctor has advised otherwise, is critical during pregnancy. Adoption Choices of Missouri strives to offer education and information on substance use…

Do I get paid for adoption in Missouri?

If you’re unexpectedly pregnant, having to worry about money can put you under additional stress. In this article we will answer a common question: "Do I get paid for adoption in Missouri?" and discuss financial support that is available to you with Adoption Choices of Missouri. Do I get paid for adoption in Missouri? Adoption Choices of Missouri works to help expectant women receive as much financial assistance for placing your baby for adoption as possible while you're going through the adoption process. We want you to have one less thing on your troubled mind. While you do not get paid for adoption, if your circumstances allow, we can help you find financial assistance for everyday costs like: Housing and Rent Medical care Transportation And more Additionally, all of our legal…

Why Choose an Open Adoption?

Why Choose an Open Adoption? In a previous article, we discussed the types of adoption that are available to you as birth mothers. There are open adoptions, semi-closed adoptions, and closed adoptions. Today, we want to help you choose an open adoption and why it might be the best option out of the three for you. Adoption Choices of Missouri can help you with choosing an open adoption and we continue to support you during these unknown times. What is an Open Adoption? Recalling the definition of an open adoption, “both parties keep close contact with each other throughout the process and communicate with each other as much as possible to ensure the child will be placed in the best possible situation. This means that both the adoptive parents and…

Choosing an Adoptive Family

Choosing an Adoptive Family You’ve made the decision to adopt. Yay! The next step in the adoption process is to choose an adoptive family. Keep in mind that there are many types of adoption families that are hoping to adopt. Any family would be more than happy to adopt your child and Adoption Choices of Missouri can help you choose a waiting family. Today, we have listed four types of families that are always looking to adopt. There are many many more types of adoptive families and Adoption Choices of Missouri can help you to make a match to best fit your particular situation. Remember, we are available for you even during these unknown times. Same Sex Adoption or LGTBQ Adoption The first type of adoptive family we want to…

Unplanned, Unwanted, or Unexpected Pregnancy – HELP!

Unplanned, Unwanted, or Unexpected Pregnancy – HELP! If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy in Missouri or are not in a situation to parent a newborn, you have options. Your reason for considering adoption is individual. You might be struggling to make ends meet or trying to further your education. Perhaps the father is not around or refuses to take responsibility. Maybe you are already parenting a child and you know you cannot take on the further responsibility of raising another child. No matter your situation, placing your baby up for adoption at birth can be a positive and loving experience for all concerned. At no-cost to expectant mothers, Adoption Choices of Missouri offers a variety of birth mother support! We are a LOCAL agency providing compassionate, personalized adoption services. We get…

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