By Eric Somarriba Every year, on the second Sunday of May, we celebrate Mother’s Day and honor all mothers, whether biological or not. What isn’t as well known is Birth Mother’s Day, which takes place on the day before Mother’s Day each year. It’s a day put in place to specifically celebrate and support birth mothers. If you’re a birth mother, then it’s understandable to be feeling many complex emotions on Mother’s Day. Some may feel bittersweet, while others feel intense grief and sadness. That’s why we are here to explain Birth Mother’s Day and how you can take part in it ..read more

By Kennedy Wood  If you have been informed of an unplanned pregnancy, you probably have some questions about adoption in Florida. When it comes to the adoption process, you have the freedom and power to choose exactly what you want. As the birth mother you will choose what type of adoption you want, your birth plan, and the adoptive family. Choosing an adoptive family can feel overwhelming as we know you want to feel good about your decision. When choosing an adoptive parent, you can have any prefere ..read more

By Brett Byll If you are a birth mother figuring out what to do after an unplanned pregnancy in Jacksonville FL, you may be considering adoption. Adoption Choices of Florida is a smart choice that offers plenty of care and resources. Once you know how to put your baby up for adoption, you will have many options available to you. This includes, but is not limited to, an open adoption. Other adoption choices are semi-open and closed adoptions. Open adoptions are the most common choices of adoptions chosen by birth parents. So many birth parents prefer open adoptions because of the freedom to com ..read more

By Eric Somarriba After a long and complex adoption process, some birth mothers want a definitive end to it all. The effects of adoption have no one true endpoint, but the process itself ends sooner with a closed adoption. Compared to an open adoption, the priorities in a closed adoption are privacy and closure. Like many parts of the process, the adoption type is an important decision you must make. Open, semi-open, and closed adoption each have their advantages and disadvantages. Depending on who you are and what you want, an advantage to someone else could be a disadvantage to you. This art ..read more

By Eric Somarriba As a birth mother considering adoption, it’s understandable to feel like many things are out of your control. This can include an unplanned pregnancy you may be facing, and you’re wondering what to do now. If you’re considering adoption, then it’s understandable to wonder how much say you have in the many upcoming choices. We want to assure you that in the adoption process in Florida, you have true control over your journey. You create your adoption plan which defines the many details of your adoption. The final say on the adoptive family that will adopt your child ultimately ..read more

By Eddie Li Adoption is a complicated decision and a long journey. At Adoption Choices of Florida, we are here to help you understand what to expect in adoption decisions. We cannot expect everything to be under our control. However, by working together, we can create a clear and empowering road map. If you are currently wondering what to do with adoption, you can always go to adoption services for information and assistance. Here, we will discuss the various expectations regarding adoption.  Supporting Our Birth Mothers Through Their Adoption Journey Every birth mother struggles with mak ..read more

By Julian Burgos You might be experiencing many kinds of emotions following the news of your unexpected pregnancy. These emotions can vary; you may be feeling surprised, anxious, scared, or even lost. Many birth mothers experience these emotions following the news of their pregnancy and are unsure of the next step going forward. Some may feel like they will not be able to take care of their baby once they are born. If you are feeling this way, you are certainly not alone. There is no shame in deciding that adoption is the right choice for you. Thousands of birth parents decide that adoption is ..read more

By Eric Somarriba If you’re currently pregnant and considering adoption, you have a great amount of decisions to make. First, there’s the choice of pursuing adoption. In the event you do decide on adoption, then there’s no shortage of other choices to make. Which adoption agencies should you work with, who should adopt your child, and what type of adoption to do? Among the adoption types you can decide on, open adoption is the most common choice we see birth mothers make. It allows you to still have a relationship with your child even if you’re not raising them directly. It has ..read more

By Anthony Avram If you are 8 to 9 months into an unplanned pregnancy, you may be wondering what the best course of action is to secure your child’s forever family. Taking care of a child is a lot of work, and it requires preparation months in advance. You need to order a crib, order clothes, take time off work, etc. Because of this, it is important to begin creating a plan early. You may choose to parent your child, or you may choose to place them with loving adoptive parents. At Adoption Choices of Florida, we will help you develop an adoption plan with the help of an experienced adoption sp ..read more

If you are a woman considering adoption and seeking information on how to create a birth plan, then Adoption Choices of Florida is here to provide it for you. Here, we will explain what the steps are in order to develop your birth plan and the finalization process after you’ve given your final consent.  The step-by-step method we have in place to establish your adoption plan is to ensure each decision has been made by you. Doing this offers a positive adoption experience and placement. It is also important for you to know that you are not alone during the adoption process, and y ..read more