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Adoption is a big business in the United States. As of 2000, an independent research study revealed that the adoption industry was earning $1.4 billion each year -- and the numbers have only grown since then. Like most corporate giants, the adoption industry is not immune to corruption. Each year, mothers and fathers report feeling exploited by adoption agencies, lawyers, social workers, and adopting couples.
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Congratulations on the baby you’re expecting! Things may seem a little confusing right now, but it should reassure you to know that even "experienced" parents can feel overwhelmed when they find ou that a new baby is about to join their family. Becoming a mom or dad is an amazing thing, no matter who you are.
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A Warning About
Open Adoption
In most states, a mother does not have the right to enforce any agreements she may have made with her child's adopters. Even in states where open adoption contracts are considered legal, children will not be returned to their families when the adopters break their agreements.
Do not fall into the open
adoption trap!
If anyone is encouraging you to surrender your baby to adoption, please contact us by phone or email us. Our volunteers have experienced adoption in their own lives, and they can tell you what it feels like to be adopted or surrender your own child. We’ll also help you find the support you need to keep your baby – the best thing for both of you!
Other people may tell you that you’ll be "giving a wonderful gift" to an infertile couple – this is NOT your responsibility. Your only job is to be the best mom or dad you can be for your baby. Your child isn’t going to want or accept any substitute for the real thing!
Being young or unmarried or poor will not make you a bad parent, and we will help you overcome any obstacles that you face along the way. The most important thing is that you be there for your child the way that no one else can.
Please email us. Let us know how we can help you, and we will!
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