Adoption Advocates

Meet Kyle and Andrew, one of our newest families to be approved to adopt!

"Since the earliest days of our relationship, we’ve been excited to adopt. Andrew’s uncle and Kyle’s grandfather and aunt are adopted so we’ve seen first-hand how enriching adoptions can be for families. We can’t wait to shower a child with all the love in the world and would be honored to build a beautiful family together. "

Pregnant and looking for a family to adopt your baby? View Kyle and Andrew's online profile to see if they could be the right match for your adoption plan.

https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/waiting-to-adopt-andrew-kyle/

Did you know that AAI was founded by an adoptee? Jane Hall wanted to ensure that other adoptees has a better experience, and openness is a key component to that. We appreciate that this commitment mean so much to John and his family as well.

Read John's full review, plus what other Adoption Advocates clients say about working with us: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y6JgeNjB9bkWkA3C7

Men – Have you ever had a one-night stand and wondered if a pregnancy resulted? What if contact information wasn’t exchanged? Or dated someone briefly but lost touch? What happens if she decides to consider adoption? How would you feel about that? Whether or not you would want to parent or place, most would want to know what is going on in the situation.

In Texas, you have the right to parent a child that is biologically yours. One way to protect that right is by signing up for the Texas Paternity Registry.

Learn more about the Paternity Registry in Texas and how it can help protect your rights as a father.

https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/paternity-registry-texas/

Wishing you a safe & happy Independence Day!⁠
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Please note that our office will be closed today. However, adoption specialists are always available to answer questions or provide support to expectant parents. To get help now, please call (512) 477-1122.

If you're in the San Antonio area and think you may be pregnant, help is available. Our local guide lists nearby organizations that provide free or low-cost services for pregnant or newly parenting women - from free pregnancy verification to baby supplies, Access our San Antonio resource list here:

https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/resources/san-antonio-unplanned-pregnancy-resources/

If you are pregnant and don't feel like you can parent your baby, our San Antonio office provides a safe, private space for you to explore open adoption. To meet with one of our experienced counselors, call Adoption Advocates at (512) 477-1122 or text (512) 270-8415 now.

Birth parent panels are always one of the most impactful parts of the training we do. If you haven't attended one of ours, Activism In Adoption is hosting one online tomorrow. This is a unique opportunity to understand the birth parent perspective, and why keeping your adoption open can be so important.

Registration closes today, Tuesday, June 26 at 5:00pm CST.

Upcoming Zoom Sessions : Activism in Adoption On June 26th at 11AM CST, 12PM EST, 9AM PST, join us for a Birthparent Panel Discussion featuring Marcia Lane-McGee, author and co-host of the podcast Plaid Skirts and Basic Black, Sarah Schmidth, adoption education advocate and contributing author through Lifetime Healing Foundation, and Muthoni Ga...

When you're pregnant, everyone wants to talk to you about your baby - but it can get awkward if you're making an adoption plan. Check out our latest blog post for some tips for telling people about your adoption plan.

Read it here --> https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/tell-people-about-adoption-plan/

Please note that our comprehensive fee is increasing for applications received after July 15. This change will allow us to continue providing quality care for expectant parents despite rising costs for living expenses, groceries, medical care, and more.

Ready to get started? Attend our next Info Session on Tuesday, July 9 to learn more about working with Adoption Advocates and our process. After attending, you'll be invited to take the next step by submitting an application.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/919511883797

Today we're celebrating Executive Director Rory Hall's birthday! Please drop a note below to join us in wishing her the happiest of birthdays!

Authenticity is an important part of developing a successful open adoption relationship. Thank you Robert for sharing your experience as an adoptive parent!

Read Robert's full review, plus what other Adoption Advocates clients say about working with us: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xJEk3zhhhbg5B8tU6

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! We celebrate you today and thank you for your love and support.

Welcome home, little one! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness, and can't wait to see you grow.

Please join us in wishing the happiest of birthdays to our Adoption Services Manager Shaelynn and Expectant Parent Counselor Edith!

Meet Amanda and Zac, our newest family approved to adopt!

"We’re people who value hard work, education, and keeping promises, but also recognize the importance of relaxing, having fun, and goofing around. We try to find a happy balance with all things in life. We’re blessed to have a wonderful extended family and two loyal, playful dogs."

🔎 Pregnant and looking for a family to adopt your baby? View Amanda and Zac's online profile to see if they could be the right ones: https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/waiting-to-adopt-amanda-zac/

Welcome home, sweet baby! Best wishes to your new family, and congratulations to Matt and Hali on becoming parents!

"My parents always left an open door to talk about my adoption and my feelings surrounding it, and it took me years to open up, but the second I did, they were ready to listen."

Black woman shares experience of adoption by white family Olivia Yokubonis always felt seen and heard by her adoptive family, but she tells Newsweek that she's "the exception, not the rule."

Adoption can be joyous, but it can also be pretty much every other emotion along the way as well. We're here to help our expectant parents and adoptive families navigate all the ups and downs.

Thank you to Jessica for sharing her insights about working with Adoption Advocates. Want to read what other families say? Read more Google reviews or share your own experience: https://g.page/r/CVtl3-YtUIy_EB0/review

This month, we're celebrating love, equality, and authenticity. Happy Pride Month to all the LGBTQIA+ members of AAI's family! 🏳️‍🌈

Meet Eric & Ben, one of our newest families approved to adopt.

"We’re excited to grow our family and think we’ll be great, open-hearted parents. We let each other be our independent selves, but we also make sure to find shared interests. We’re family-oriented, eat dinner together every night, and are excited to raise children. Our goal is to find expectant parents that feel a connection to us, because we’re hoping for a successful open adoption."

Pregnant and looking for someone to adopt your baby? View Eric and Ben's online profile to see if they could be the right match: https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/waiting-to-adopt-ben-eric/

Alcohol, ni****ne and opioids are common ones - but also certain infectious diseases and over-the-counter medications.

MothertoBaby.org is our go-to resource for learning more about how different environmental exposures may affect a developing baby, and we encourage all our expectant parents and adoptive families to check it out as well.

Understanding teratogens and their impact is important for professionals supporting pregnant women, especially those whose pregnancies were unplanned. Social workers and health care professionals are invited to join us for a free webinar on Tuesday, June 4 for an overview of teratogens and how they can best help their clients/patients understand and mitigate their risks.

Register online now to attend: https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/event/teratogens-genetic-concerns-in-pregnancy-what-social-work-health-care-professionals-should-know/

Welcome, sweet baby! Wishing this new family all the happiness and love in the world.

Please note that our office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

Counselors are always available to help pregnant moms considering placing their babies for adoption. Please get in touch by calling (512) 477-1122 or texting (512) 270-8415.

Meet Laura and Matt, one of our newest families approved to adopt!⁠
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"Adoption holds a special place in our hearts— as it’s woven into the fabric of both our family stories. After navigating a challenging birthing journey with Melody that left Laura unable to conceive again, we realized that our longing to grow our family transcends biological ties. We are drawn to the concept of an open adoption, where the birth family seamlessly integrates into our extended family circle. Our hope is for our future child to comprehend their roots and to be enveloped in love and support from all directions. It’s a journey where we not only welcome a new individual but also embrace their culture, heritage, and traditions wholeheartedly."⁠
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Pregnant and looking for someone to adopt your baby? Tap the link in the comments to learn more about Laura and Matt to see if they could be the right adoptive family for your child.

Language matters, and this idea is especially true when it comes to adoption. By using neutral adoption language – also sometimes called respectful adoption language – you can acknowledge the experiences of birth parents, adoptive families and adoptees with both respect and support.

These are just a few of the words and phrases we recommend avoiding, and what to say instead. Curious why? Find out in our blog post "Talking About Adoption: Say This, Not That."

Read it now --> https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/talking-about-adoption-language/

On this Mother’s Day, to moms, adoptive moms, birth moms, grandmas, stepmoms, foster moms, moms in heaven, future moms, and mom figures: we’re thinking of you and wishing you a wonderful day!

Today, we celebrate the incredible love, and courage of birth mothers everywhere. Your selflessness and strength are honored and cherished.
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We know this weekend can be one of the hardest. We hope you are surrounded by love and support. (And if not, we're just a call or text away!)

Registration is now open for our next Open Adoption for Prospective Adoptive Parents seminar.

Many parents come to adoption knowing only what they’ve seen in movies or heard second (or third or fourth) hand. Your real life as an adoption-built family will be quite different than how the media portrays it. Join us for this adoption training for prospective adoptive parents and gain valuable insight into the journey ahead.

Our summer training will take place online via Zoom on Saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Three additional Zoom sessions will complete the training. See complete details or register online today: https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/event/open-adoption-for-adoptive-parents-june-2024/

Adoptee voices are some of the best to listen to when it comes to understanding what your child may experience. In this upcoming event, transracial adoptees will share how that identity has impacted their lives.

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Unplanned pregnancy in Waco? Check out our list of resources that may help, including where to get a free sonogram, hospitals that accept pregnancy Medicaid and more: https://www.adoptionadvocates.net/locations/waco-adoption-services/

If you don't feel like you can parent your baby, Adoption Advocates can help you explore open adoption. Our main office is in Austin, but we travel throughout Central Texas to support expectant parents. Call us at (512) 477-1122 or text (512) 270-8415 for more info.