ERIN’S ADOPTION STORY: “IT’S OPEN TO MAKE IT WHAT I WANTED IT TO BE”
I placed my son for adoption 7 years ago. I was 19 years old at the time and the pregnancy was a result of an assault. While pregnant, I really considered all my options, towards the end of my pregnancy I knew in my heart that adoption was the right choice for me and my […]
“I KNEW SHE WAS GOING TO GO TO A GOOD HOME.” JUNE’S ADOPTION STORY
June discusses making an adoption plan for her daughter and their reunion through The Cradle Adoption Agency in Illinois June chose adoption for her daughter years ago. Learn about their reunion
DAN’S ADOPTION STORY
When my wife told me she was pregnant with our third child in three years, I felt overwhelmed, my mind raced to find a solution. I knew that we could not afford to parent this child. Because of a lack of money, we were already living in my parents’ two-bedroom apartment. We considered abortion as […]
“I REALIZED THAT I’M NOT GIVING UP ANYTHING.” ANDREA’S ADOPTION STORY
Andrea, who placed her son for adoption, discusses her decision, the process and her relationship with her son’s family. Andrea discusses her open adoption plan
TAMMY’S ADOPTION STORY
My name is Tammy, and I placed my son, Max, a little over five years ago. I cherish the moments I have with Max and continue to see him as often as I can. I feel very lucky that my experience has been such a positive one, and I value and adore his new family. […]
NORA EXPLAINS CHOOSING A FAMILY
After deciding to make a plan of adoption for my daughter, Aerin, I asked my counselor how they would choose the adoptive parents. She smiled and said that was my decision to make, but I would first have to decide what qualities my ideal family would need. I could choose the age, race, religion, and […]
