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New Life Blog – New Life Adoptions
1y ago
Don’t Be Scared By Adoption Fees
“Why does adoption have to cost so much?” “We can’t adopt because we can’t afford it!” We have heard these statements so many times.
We have also heard, “It’s all about the money!” I can assure you for some agencies, it’s not ALL about the money. But, it does take money to help women in unplanned pregnancies.
We hope this article helps you understand two things: 1. The reason for adoption fees and 2. There is financial assistance to cover the costs of adoption.
Let’s start with why adoption fees are required for any agency you choose.
Every agency has the ..read more
New Life Blog – New Life Adoptions
1y ago
Manifesto
Recently, as a staff, we created a Manifesto. What is a Manifesto? It is a “a public declaration of policy and aims.”
New Life Adoptions Manifesto
We believe life begins at conception, and that every child deserves a chance to live.
We believe we should live in community, carrying the burdens of those God brings to us.
We believe each day is a gift and that everyday miracles are scattered about if only we have eyes to see.
We believe adoption is the picture of the gospel of Christ.
We believe God can use the pain in our lives for His purposes.
We believe in human kindness, knowing ..read more
New Life Blog – New Life Adoptions
1y ago
Advice to Adoptive Parents: Perspectives of Birth Moms, Part 3
In concluding our “Perspectives of Birth Moms” posts, I want to share some advice that birth moms have for adoptive families.
“Give them time. Be supportive of their mental state.” There have been times when I have had birth moms initially say they want a closed adoption. However, once these moms have had time to process everything, they realize that they are ready to see pictures. Then eventually, they’ll be ready to have visits. This doesn’t happen in every instance, but regardless of how long it takes for their child’s birth ..read more
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1y ago
The Rewards & Challenges of Adoption: Perspectives of Birth Moms, Part 2
In continuing with our “Perspectives of Birth Moms” posts, Part 1 mentioned that there is a time of grieving for birth parents after placement. What do we mean by grieving? The baby is still alive, yes, but birth parents are grieving the loss of what relationship they would have had with this child. At New Life, we give every birth parent a copy of the book Good Grief. We want them to know that the emotions they will be experiencing are normal. Grief has several stages, including guilt, anger, resistance, and final ..read more
New Life Blog – New Life Adoptions
1y ago
Experience with Open Adoption: Perspectives of Birth Moms – Part 1
I recently conducted a survey for New Life’s birth moms, of the women who participated, all said that they have an open adoption with their child and/or their child’s adoptive family. They also all shared that they are happy with their level of openness, and wouldn’t want that to change.
As one birth mom recalled, “Early in the child’s life, building boundaries is important, but at some point, allowing the child to develop their own relationship with the birth parents has been really rewarding for all of us.” While another b ..read more
New Life Blog – New Life Adoptions
1y ago
Debunking the Myths of Open Adoption
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, most open adoptions begin as semi-open, and as the trust level between parties grow over time, the relationship changes and more openness is realized.
2) As an adoptive parent, open adoption ..read more
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1y ago
Bringing Joy Into Your Adoption Wait
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 are waiting for one of the most important phone calls or emails of your life. You are waiting to be matched with an expectant mother making an adoption plan.
I know because I am an adoptive mom of two and I have been in your exact same place before. And because I have been in that waiting place before, I ..read more
New Life Blog – New Life Adoptions
1y ago
The Davis Family – An Adoption Story
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 are thankful their birth mother chose adoption! Adoption truly is a loving option for a mom in an unplanned pregnancy.
Watch, share and be inspired….https://youtu.be/pvCMRNK8oM8
If you are pregnant and c ..read more
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1y ago
Volunteer Spotlight – Ms. Pat
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 a future and a hope.”
At New Life, we love the women we get to work with. One of the many ways we show that love is providing them with a beautiful quilt they can use for the remainder of their pregnancy. At the birth, they are encouraged to bring the quilt to the h ..read more
New Life Blog – New Life Adoptions
1y ago
Virtual Grateful Gathering 2020
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
Part 6 Ryan Bomberger
Part 7 Invitation to Join
Part 8 Closing
We hope you enjoy!
The New Life Team ..read more