Let’s explore some often heard myths…. 1) Open adoption is co-parenting. Myth. Especially with adoption agencies, there are well thought out policies and procedures that help define the openness within an adoption relationship. There are usually defined, intentional boundaries in place for all members of the triad (birth family, adoptive family and adoptee). In fact,
I know by the way you keep checking your phone. I know by the way you won’t join your family on that weekend trip, just in case. I know by the way you hesitate to take a day off of work. And I know by the empty nursery in your home. You are waiting. You
During counseling with expectant moms, the question sometimes arises…”Will my child resent me for choosing adoption?” Some expectant mothers assume their only options for their pregnancy are parenting or abortion. This sweet family recently shared their adoption story. Their 4 adopted children would say that life was the best gift given to them, and they
Pat Lechleiter is a special woman! Pat sews beautiful handmade quilts for our birth mothers and adoptive families. Each one is unique and embroidered with the verse from Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord; plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you
You may have missed our virtual gala but we want you to have access to all the videos! Don’t have an hour to sit and watch in 1 setting? We’ve broken the event up for you here: Part 1 Welcome Part 2 The Blessing Song (Myers Family) Part 3 Ministry Update Part 4 Jessica’s Story Part 5 500th Placement Video
As you may have heard, November is National Adoption month. November 21 is National Adoption Day! While adoption is near to our hearts here at New Life, salvation through faith in Jesus is our greatest mission for those we serve. One of our adoptive dads had the opportunity to preach at his church about adoption
Jesus Christ came to the earth as a man, died the brutal death that a criminal deserves, and was raised to life after being dead for three days. He ascended into heaven and is reigning there with God the Father. One day, Christ will come back to take his children home to heaven, to live
One of the most difficult experiences on the adoption journey is navigating a failed placement. The Jones* family had been chosen by an expectant mom named Delilah*, who was due in April. They’d met a few times and formed a relationship with her before the baby was born. Shortly after delivery, the birth mother told
I recently read an article on a new study published June 2020 in the journal Health Communication. This study demonstrates how chemical abortion harms women. While the overall number of abortions in the US are declining, medication (or chemical) abortions are on the rise. Abortion providers are moving from in-office surgical abortions to prescription drug
One of our key programs at New Life Adoptions is Education. Although statistically 60% of all Americans have some connection to adoption, it remains the most misinformed social issue that has been measured. Why is that? For one, the laws on adoption are different for every state, and some Americans receive their information on adoption