Real Stories

Adoption is often referred to as, "The Loving Option."

Amidst the turmoil and confusion surrounding an unplanned pregnancy, it's too easily forgotten that adoption, in it's purest form, is the ultimate act of love from a birth mother to her child.

These stories from real birth mothers, fathers, grandparents, and adoptive parents are evidence, once again, that adoption truly is the loving option.

Birth Moms

Geanetta

My decision to plan adoption for my baby was the most difficult decision of my life. Already having three children at home and unexpectedly becoming a single parent, I knew that I would not be able to support a fourth child. I had not only just lost my significant other, but I was also laid off from my job. Although adoption was a difficult decision, it was one of the best choices I have ever made in my life. I am confident that my son will have a bright and loving future. more ...

Adoptive Families

Dan and Julie

After attending several prenatal doctors’ appointments with our son's birth mother, we ecstatically accepted her invitation of being at the hospital for Curtis’s birth. Adoption Associates, Inc. and the hospital staff treated all of us with the utmost respect. We were given hospital bracelets and felt included in the whole process. We were truly honored to be a part of our son's birth! We are so proud and grateful to be involved in adoption. more ...

Grandparents

Kathy

Lauren was early in her pregnancy when she came to tell us that she was pregnant. We were surprised and shocked, and suddenly found ourselves dealing with a set of decisions regarding Lauren and the baby's future. She was so young and I wanted her to be able to continue to grow and mature as an individual, go to college, experience the typical life of an 18 year old, and reach the goals she had set for herself. more ...

Birth Fathers

Tom and Dawn

We planned adoption 14 years ago for our son. Dawn was in eleventh grade and I was just out of high school. This was the most difficult decision we ever had to make, and probably the most difficult decision we will ever make. It took much thought, discussion, and planning before we made the final adoption decision. We wanted Matthew to have everything in life and now he does. We knew that we couldn't provide for him, and now he has a family that can provide a safe, stable, and loving family. more ...