What is an Adoption Disruption and Why is it Important to Know? By Maxwell Dallinga When considering adoption, there are many factors that impact how an adoption can play out. As a birth mother, these factors may bring you questions, worry, and stress. You may especially feel fear at the idea that a chosen adoptive family can back out of an adoption. When an adoptive parent or couple backs out of an adoption arrangement, it is called an adoption disruption. As a birth mother, knowing what adoption disruption means for you is important. Through agencies like Adoption Ch ..read more

Empowering Birth Mothers: Taking Control of Your CO Adoption Journey By Maxwell Dallinga When considering adoption, you may feel overwhelmed at the process. Indeed, giving your baby up for adoption can be a stressful experience. However, there are many ways that you can take control of your adoption. With the help of agencies like Adoption Choices of Colorado, you can feel empowered through your adoption journey. Empowerment in Your Adoption Process When going through child adoption, there are many worries you may have. These feelings can contribute to a sense of isolation and loneliness. Howe ..read more

“Types of Adoption” Outside of Openness  By Julian Burgos  One of the great benefits of adoption is that there are many paths that come with the decision to adopt a child. There is a great deal of personal choice for both the birth parents and the adoptive families. Adoption is something that can fit many kinds of lifestyles. If you are a birth mother considering adoption, you’ve come to the right place. Adoption Choices of Colorado can help you find the perfect loving family for your child no matter what your needs are.   The Different Types of Adoption  Before we can ..read more

What is ICPC and as a Birth Mother, Why do I Need to Understand it? By Analaura Navarro Adoption is a journey, a pathway that connects two families that are cities, states, or even countries away. If you are thinking, “I want to put my child up for adoption,” you may think that another state would be best for them. As such, you’ll need to be as informed as possible about what that complex process entails. As a person considering adoption, you need to know how adoptions work in and out of your state. This is where the ICPC, or the Interstate Compact on Placement of Children, comes into play.&nb ..read more

Exploring Post-Placement Contact Arrangements: What is this? Are they Legally Binding in Colorado? By Shaina Santagata When a birth mother is considering her adoption options, it’s essential that she understands the post-placement contact arrangements. These agreements are known as a way to outline communication between the birth parents and the adoptive families after the placement of the child. While it is not legally binding in Colorado, it holds significant value for maintaining the connections between those involved. It is worth noting that the courts may consider these documents whe ..read more

Choosing Open Adoption with Adoption Choices of Colorado By Maxwell Dallinga As a birth mother considering adoption, you may be faced with many difficult decisions. You may feel fear at the idea of putting your child up for adoption. However, there are many options and paths you can take to help you through the journey. If you feel hesitant to put your child up for adoption, open adoption may be a great choice for you. Through Adoption Choices of Colorado, you can learn what open adoption means and why it may be right for you. What are Your Adoption Options? If you’ve had the thought, “I want ..read more

Balancing Adoption Expectations: Explore Unrealistic and Realistic Adoption Expectations for Birth Mothers By Shaina Santagata When a birth mother considers adoption, she embarks on an empowering and emotionally complicated journey. While it is natural to have expectations during the adoption process, learning to stay grounded is essential. For birth mothers, this path involves making one of the most significant and challenging choices. It is a choice that impacts not only them but their child and the potential adoptive family. Let’s explore the realistic and unrealistic expecta ..read more

Coordinating Post-Placement Communication and Visits in an Open-Adoption By Shaina Santagata When a birth mother has considered adoption, the journey isn’t solely about finding a family for her baby. When she chooses open adoption, she creates a connection that lasts a lifetime – between her, her baby, and the adoptive family. Many birth mothers believe that they would be overwhelmed by the idea of keeping in touch after placement. After such an emotionally challenging situation, like an unplanned pregnancy, learning and adjusting to openness can be the best way for a birth mother to heal ..read more

Is a Closed Adoption Right for You?  By Kristin Kauder You may be thinking, I want to put my child up for adoption. If you are considering adoption, especially after an unplanned pregnancy, there are many top adoption agencies to choose from. Our agency, Adoption Choices of Colorado, is one of them. As a non-profit organization that has been assisting families for over a decade, we are here to help! Our experienced adoption specialists will assist you throughout your journey. We are understanding and empathetic, our job is to empower you and provide successful placements.  Yet, befor ..read more

Choosing Semi-Open Adoption with Adoption Choices of Colorado By Maxwell Dallinga With so many choices to make throughout the adoption process, you may feel overwhelmed. When considering adoption for your child, you may feel unsure about your involvement in your child’s life. One of these choices is between an open, closed, and semi-open adoption plan. Open adoption allows for unrestricted contact with your child, whereas closed adoption means that you will not stay in contact. Choosing between these two options may feel difficult. You may want to remain in your child’s life but ..read more