Post Placement Support Is A Safety Net

Apr 26, 2021

By Leah Outten   Exactly seventeen years ago I was the young pregnant mom with a distinct watermelon shaped belly in the seat across from a case worker. I was seven months along and had spent my entire pregnancy painstakingly and thoughtfully weighing my options in...

Birth Fathers Are Important Too!

Mar 17, 2021

I’ve been an Adoption Professional for many years in various roles within the Adoption Community. By God’s grace, I’ve been able to play a small role in bringing families together through the gift of adoption. As a Birthmother Advocate, I’ve walked beside countless...

In the Trenches

Feb 15, 2021

By Tori Perigo, Abiding Love Adoption Agency Birth Mother Advocate   Here I am again…in a hospital and on high alert. Last time I was here, a nurse called the Expectant Mother I was serving… “trash.” Over and over again Expectant Mothers are judged...

Hospital Social Workers

Jan 14, 2021

Hospital Social Workers, We’re Here for You, Too! Hospital social workers are pretty fabulous people, working hard to help navigate difficult situations by providing valuable, vetted resources for patients. We know that it is always good to know more about options...

Anchor

Dec 31, 2020

It’s so easy to get distracted and to lose touch with your WHY.  It’s easy to drift.    I’m a water person. I love the water and I love watching boats. Living on the coast, I have had the privilege of experiencing the art of boating.  One of the most important...