The effects of social distancing have left many of us feeling a bit stir-crazy. Though we all try to stay busy by keeping active and working from home during the coronavirus outbreak, it's easy to fall into a rut. Luckily, there's more than one way to stave off boredom while staying indoors. Instead of binging Netflix or hanging on social media, broaden your horizons with some virtual tours. "Walk" through some of the world's most prestigious cultural institutions, like The Met and The American Museum of Natural History, then go for a "ride" on Disney's new Frozen rollercoaster with the kids. And regardless of your age, we think everyone will enjoy some live footage of pandas playing at the zoo! Museums The Louvre:You don't have to book a ticket to Paris to…
Covid 19 (coronavirus) and Adoption
Covid 19 and Adoption Covid 19, also known as Coronavirus 19 or simply coronavirus, has dramatically shaken up our world over the last couple weeks. Shops are closed, stocks are down, and social distancing is the norm. It seems like nothing is as it was just two weeks ago. And it seems like things are going to be this way for quite some time. With all the news surrounding coronavirus and its impacts for older adults, most people probably aren’t thinking about how it affects pregnancy and the adoption process. However, coronavirus will have an impact on pregnancy and the adoption process so long as it remains a threat. Here are some ways pregnancies and adoptions will be different in light of the coronavirus. Covid 19 and Pregnancy Pregnancies will…
Birth Father in Modern Adoption
Birth Father in Modern Adoption A birth father is the biological father of a child who has been or will be adopted; understanding your rights and how they apply to the adoption process is just as important for you, as it is for the birth mother of the child. As a birth father you’re just like every other biological father, only the term ‘birth father’ is used to refer to a man who’s child is being or has been placed with an adoptive family. It is just as important for you to understand your rights and how they apply to the adoption process as it is for the birth mother of the child. Birth fathers… Are the biological fathers of their child or children. Do not have custody of their…
Birth Father Rights and Responsibilities in Adoption
In most adoptions, the focus is primarily on the birth mother and her choices, worries, and emotions. While expectant mothers considering adoption certainly have a lot to think about, birth fathers have plenty of questions, concerns, and worries of their own. As a birth father, you may be wondering what your responsibilities and rights are when it comes to placing your child for adoption. You may also be struggling with an array of mixed emotions surrounding your current situation. However, learning more about what you can do, what you’re expected to do, and what your rights are can ease much of the anxiety you’re feeling. This guide will focus on informing birth fathers about everything they need to know when it comes to placing their child for adoption. Rights and…
Birth Father Rights in Adoption
There are many adoption articles that focus on the birth mother and her role in the adoption process. However, it is important to know that the birth father also has a role, whether or not he is an active part of the adoption journey. Giving a baby up for adoption without the father’s consent requires special legal processes that vary depending on the state where the adoption is taking place. During the adoption process, the biological father of the baby may be referred to as the birth, alleged, presumed, reputed, or putative father. States' Definitions of "Father" The time of conception or birth of their child or whose paternity has been otherwise determined by a court. There is no one definition of ‘father’ in the US but there are several…
What is a Home Study and why is it Necessary?
What is a Home Study and why is it Necessary? Adoptions have a lot of complex legal requirements. One of those legal requirements is the home study. Every prospective adoptive parent has to complete a home study before the adoption can be finalized. It is often the most stressful part of the adoption process for adoptive parents. This is because a social worker or case worker actually enters their home and judges their fitness to be adoptive parents. What is a home study? What does it involve? Why is it necessary? This article will answer those questions. What is a Home Study? A home study is a study performed by a licensed social worker or case worker. The study educates prospective adoptive parents about adoption. The study also evaluates whether…
How is the Coronavirus going to impact my Adoption?
How is the Coronavirus going to impact my Adoption? We are all well aware of COVID-19, better known as the coronavirus, and it’s rise in the U.S. As cancellations, closures, and potential travel restrictions continue to grow, we know you are worried about how this might impact your adoption journey. No matter where you are in the adoption process, we are committed to a supportive adoption experience. We will do our best to update you with new information as it is available. As our adoptive families, birth parents, staff, friends and families encounter issues, we will provide solutions. In the meantime, if you have any questions that we have not yet addressed, please contact your adoption specialist for assistance. Please note that we are not medical professionals, and nothing in…
After the adoption – What to Expect (as a birth mother)
After the adoption – What to Expect (as a birth mother) You’ve spent so much time preparing for the adoption. Nine months of doctors appointments and meetings with adoptive parents, not to mention the pregnancy itself. You then rushed to the hospital to give birth to your child, only to place him for adoption just days later. Now what. What will life be like after the formal adoption? Is my adoption journey truly over? What should I expect? These are just some of the questions you may be thinking as a birth mother who just placed their child for adoption. Let’s take a minute to discuss what to expect after an adoption if you are a birth mother. Life After Adoption Life after adoption is an important part of the…
Pregnancy as a Birth Mother
When people think about adoption, they often think about the legal process of placing a child for adoption. They are not mistaken to think of adoption in those terms. Adoption is commonly defined as the process whereby a person assumes the parenting of another from that person’s biological or legal parents. However, this definition doesn’t begin to scratch the surface of what an adoption entails. For one thing, it doesn’t discuss the birth mother’s role in the adoption process. The birth mother plays a huge role in the adoption process. She chooses the adoptive parents. She gives birth to the child. In many adoptions, particularly open adoptions, she forms a loving relationship with her child just like the adoptive parents. Perhaps most importantly, the birth mother undertakes the crucial role…
Adoption Options for Unwanted Pregnancy
If you are facing an unplanned, unexpected, or unwanted pregnancy, you have choices! Adoption Choices of Missouri can offer financial support, access to medical care, safe housing, and professional counseling. Putting a baby up for adoption An unplanned pregnancy can be a terrifying thing for many women. A young woman, an older woman, no matter what stage of life you’re in, this is a huge physical and emotional situation. If you think that adoption may be the best choice for you and your child, you may be wondering what your options are regarding the adoption. As the birth mother, you get to make most of the major decisions about how the adoption will go, and you can lay those decisions out on paper in an adoption plan that Adoption Choices of…