Andrew Orihuela, Author at Placing baby for Adoption in Kansas and Missouri

Blog October 5, 2020September 27, 2020 Andrew Orihuela intern article Andrew, The Best 3 Reasons to Choose Transracial Adoptive Parents as a Birth Mother

The Best 3 Reasons to Choose Transracial Adoptive Parents as a Birth Mother

The Best 3 Reasons to Choose Transracial Adoptive Parents as a Birth Mother With every passing year, more and more transracial adoptions are becoming popular throughout the United States, despite some of the slight roadblocks that are said to come with them. However, the outcome of choosing transracial adoptive parents is truly wonderful and beautiful to experience. Your child’s chosen transracial adoptive parents will be able to grow a strong, loving relationship with your child. Over time, your child will learn and adopt the new adoptive parents' background, culture and traditions, as they grow together as a family unit. If you are going through the adoption process and are looking for reasons to choose transracial adoptive parents as a birth mother, contact us at Adoption Choices of Kansas and…

Blog September 30, 2020September 13, 2020 Andrew Orihuela How to Create Your Adoption Plan as a Birth Mother in Kansas, intern article Andrew

How to Create Your Adoption Plan as a Birth Mother in Kansas and Missouri

How to Create Your Adoption Planas a Birth Mother in Kansas and Missouri The test confirms you are pregnant. You feel tense. Multiple thoughts run through your mind. Stay calm! Before you start to become even more concerned about your situation -- remember, you have options! One of them is pursuing adoption for your child. You have the ability to choose a wonderful life for your unborn child and make a dream come true for another couple or individual. In as little as five steps, Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri is here to show you how to create your adoption plan. That’s right! You customize your own adoption journey, and take stress away about your unplanned pregnancy. Every adoption plan is easy to make, once you are taught how to…

Blog September 18, 2020September 6, 2020 Andrew Orihuela intern Andrew, The Adoption Triad

The Adoption Triad

The Adoption Triad There are multiple groups of people involved in your adoption process. Did you know that there is a symbol that resembles the three most important pieces of the process? It is called the adoption triadand encompasses the birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptee. Each of the three members are important and integral to the adoption process because, without any of them, the process wouldn’t exist. The triad symbol, which is made up of lines that intertwine with one another to create a triangle with a heart in the middle, represents the strong bond between all three parties involved. With the help of Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri , all three pieces will be able to coincide with one another and ultimately form a strong relationship. What…

Blog September 14, 2020June 17, 2021 Andrew Orihuela intern Andrew, The Best 3 Reasons for Choosing Private Adoption Early in Your Pregnancy

The Best 3 Reasons for Choosing Private Adoption Early in Your Pregnancy

The Best 3 Reasons for Choosing Adoption Early in Your Pregnancy Are you ready to be a parent for your child? If you already have children, are you able to support another child in your family, or do you feel your family is already complete? How are you feeling emotionally about having a baby? Raising a child is no easy task and is one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. If you are a pregnant woman and feel you are not ready to be a parent to your baby, then choosing adoption early in your pregnancy will be the next best option you should take with your child. If you have any questions, concerns or doubts, contact one of our outstanding birth mother counselors, social workers, legal representatives or caseworkers at…

Blog September 5, 2020August 26, 2020 Andrew Orihuela Choosing Adoption at Nine Months Pregnant, intern article Andrew

Choosing Adoption at Nine Months Pregnant

Choosing Adoption at Nine Months Pregnant Imagine you are in your last month of pregnancy and you are about to have your baby. You are feeling incredibly excited yet, at the same time, you feel you might not be able to fulfill your parental duties to your child. So, you start to think about options you should take to help your baby out. You may have some of the following questions: Is it too late for you to pursue adoption with your baby? At what age will it be too late for you to put your baby up for adoption? If you choose to go through the adoption process, what will it be like? These are all natural questions to think about when you're in this situation. However, you should…

Blog September 1, 2020August 24, 2020 Andrew Orihuela intern article Andrew, Reasons Birth Mothers Choose Adoption

Reasons Birth Mothers Choose Adoption

Reasons Birth Mothers Choose Adoption When you are considering putting your child up for adoption, there are multiple factors that play into your decision. Since you have decided to pursue adoption, one of the main questions may surround why. Why are you choosing adoption? What are your motivations? What are the reasons for you wanting to go through the adoption process? If you are a new parent or a single birth mother considering adoption, and you don’t know what your first step should be, then you’ve come to the right place. Any of our expert counselors, caseworkers or staff at Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri will be happy to answer any and all questions you may have. We will also help support you as you go through the adoption…

Blog August 24, 2020August 16, 2020 Andrew Orihuela intern Andrew, Virtual Resources to Connect with Your Child and Your Chosen Adoptive Family

Virtual Resources to Connect with Your Child and Your Chosen Adoptive Family

Virtual Resources to Connect with Your Child and Your Chosen Adoptive Family You’ve given birth to your child. Now, you are preparing to give your baby to his or her new adoptive family. The inevitable thought that will run through your mind will most likely be: what will communication be like between you and your child from now on? Communication with your child will be important because depending on the type of plan you choose, whether it be an open, semi-open or closed adoption, this will determine how you and your child will be able to connect with one another over time. You will need to be ready to adapt to how your child will communicate and interact with you. But, you should not worry about a thing, because, even…

Blog August 17, 2020August 7, 2020 Andrew Orihuela how COVID-19 has Impacted Adoption Communities in Kansas, intern article Andrew

How COVID-19 has Impacted Adoption Communities in Kansas

How COVID-19 has Impacted Adoption Communities in Kansas COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, is wreaking havoc on all human life. This virus may also be causing you, the birth mother, to rethink your plans to place your baby for adoption. But, despite the global pandemic we are facing, the process of adoption is still possible for you! At Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri, we are determined to help you with your choice of adoption as much as we can, and in the safest way possible. If you, the birth mother, are able to complete the process of putting your child up for adoption pre-pandemic, then your child should be able to spend time with their adoptive family sooner, rather than later. However, if you are a birth mother…

Blog August 5, 2020July 31, 2020 Andrew Orihuela Choosing Adoption After Your Baby is Born, intern article Andrew

Choosing Adoption After Your Baby is Born

Choosing Adoption After Your Baby is Born If you are still unsure about whether choosing adoption after your baby is bornis still right for you, consider asking for assistance from our professionals at Adoption Choices of Kansas and Missouri. We will walk you through the process, answer any questions you have, and address all of your concerns. Here are a few reasons why you might choose adoption: Reason #1: Hope for a Better Future An unplanned pregnancy can come as quite a shock and seem to flip your life upside down. There is a lot to think about in a short time. Do you want to parent your baby? Are you ready to raise him or her? Is it the right time to have a family? Perhaps you’ve always wanted…

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