Real Stories About Adoption

“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

LINDSAY DISCUSSES HER OPEN ADOPTION THROUGH THE CRADLE

Lindsay discusses her open adoption through The Cradle

Bethany’s Adoption Reunion Story

All things are relative, or so the saying goes. A good friend, whose children call me aunt, once said to me “There is the family

EXPECTATIONS, REALITIES, AND CONNECTIONS

The Cradle was a household name for Linda Armstead January when she was growing up. Both she and her brother, David, were adopted from The

SWEET SIENNA

Published October 2013 By Heidi Bloom Sayers Center parents Edwina “Edde” Jones and Lorrie Lynn felt honored and lucky to be in the hospital on

THE MCCORMICK’S ADOPTION STORY

Published February 2008 By The Cradle Staff One afternoon five years ago, Judy McCormick was picking up her daughter Jeanne from school and spied a

THE WASON FAMILY ADOPTION STORY

Published June 2006 By The Cradle Staff When we began our adoption journey in February of 2005, we really did not know what to expect.

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

ANNETTE DISCUSSES HER TWO OPEN ADOPTIONS THROUGH THE CRADLE

Annette discusses her two open adoptions through The Cradle

FULL HEARTS, HAPPY HOME – A CRADLE ADOPTION STORY

Published March 2014 By The Cradle Staff The Cradle’s all-day Adoption 101 class was the eye-opener for Janeen and Sydne. “Through the class we learned

THE ARALIS’ ADOPTION STORY

Demetri and Daniel Both Join the Family By The Cradle Staff Tom and Georgia Aralis traveled to Russia expecting to meet one son; instead, they

THE GIFT OF MOTHERHOOD – JORDAN’S ADOPTION STORY

By Sheila Grant When my son was one month-old, his birthmother came to visit at our home. Many people asked if I was crazy for

A Multi-Generational Family of Cradle Adoptees: The Crannell Family’s Story

When Chuck Crannell adopted his son Casey from The Cradle, he learned that his own history as a Cradle adoptee factored into Casey’s birth parents’

AN ADOPTED BIRTH MOM CHOOSES ADOPTION FOR HER DAUGHTER

Anne, was adopted as a baby, she is also a birth mom. She chose open adoption for her daughter Anne chose adoption with The Cradle

MICHELLE’S ADOPTION STORY

It was never a question whether or not adoption was the right decision for my baby and I, it was: would I find the right

OPENED ADOPTION: ADOPTED THROUGH THE CRADLE ADOPTION AGENCY 16 YEARS AGO

Opened Adoption: Adopted through The Cradle Adoption Agency 16 years ago

Mary’s Adoption Story

Meet Mary Mallon Nyman, a Cradle Adoption Class of 1935 looks back on her life and read about her love of literary arts. From teaching

THE BARTEE FAMILY – “IN THE PINK”

By The Cradle Staff Life can be full of twists and turns. That’s a statement that LaVerne and Kevin Bartee can attest to. Several factors

BECOMING ISABELLA’S DAD

Published October 2014 By The Cradle Staff To Daniel Vangen, it was only natural that he would become a parent one day, even if it

THE BOEHM ADOPTION STORY

By The Cradle Staff On Christmas Day 2007, Heather and Garrett Boehm received a priceless gift – their first day together with a new son.

Warren’s Open Adoption Story: A Father and Son Both Adopted From The Cradle

Learn how a Cradle adoptee and his wife chose to build their family through adoption, and how connecting with their son’s birth parents changed his

CRADLE WORKSHOP: TALKING TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY ABOUT ADOPTION

Published May 2011 Cradle Workshop: Talking to Friends and Family About Adoption

A TREASURED BOND WITH A FATHER

Published June 2013 By The Cradle Staff “I remember being into ballet when I was really little,” Cradle baby Julie Kaczmarek recalls. “Dad sat everyone

THE PERFECT FIT – THE TAYLOR FAMILY’S STORY

Published July 2008 By The Cradle Staff Rona and Koral have the perfect dating story. They saw one another across a crowded room at the

WHEN IT’S MEANT TO BE: TEDDY’S ADOPTION STORY

Published July 2014 By The Cradle Staff When deciding how to start their family, there was no question for Melissa and David Byrn. They wanted

ALEX’S ADOPTION STORY

Adventures In Russia By The Cradle Staff “When we first saw Alex’s picture, we knew he was our son,” said Joan Romer. In fact, the

ELENA’S ADOPTION STORY – MOM AND DAUGHTER, BOTH ADOPTED FROM THE CRADLE

Published July 2011 By The Cradle Staff When Sarah Borland Bellini was a child, one of her school projects was to make a journal about

A FAMILY FOR BABY SOFIA

Published September 2012 By Shelbie Bostedt, Intern For Tammi and Marc Kotarski, meeting Sofia was love at first sight. Baby Sofia was born on April

AN OPEN ADOPTION STORY FROM A FAMILY WHO ADOPTED THROUGH THE CRADLE

An open adoption story from a family who adopted through The Cradle

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