My Choice

My Choice is our blog comprised of both self curated and shared content to

help all involved in the adoption process.

Pregnancy Options: 4 Options Available During the Coronavirus Pandemic

There are moments in life when we all feel in over our head. Maybe for you that feeling has never been more present than right now

Unexpected Pregnancy: What To Do Now? 6 questions you have asked us.

Here are some of the questions we hear all the time. "I'm not sure I'm ready to parent...what about my job, family, college or my future.

If I work with an adoption agency am I obligated to place my baby?

The short answer is No. Adoption agencies exist to help you fully understand what pregnancy choices you have and to answer any questions you

Are adoptions still going ahead?

We have been busier than ever at Choice Adoptions during this COVID season. But we’ve had to figure a few things out...

Why adoption may not be for you

Before you discredit this article, I will start by saying, I am adopted, I am a person of color in a Caucasian home. My hope is that sharing

What does Allyship mean?

Have you ever had a really great ally? Someone who you knew without a doubt was in your corner 100%? Not someone who “wants the best for you

Can Child Welfare just take my baby away?

“Can Child Welfare just take my baby away?” If you’ve thought about this, we want you to know that you are not alone. You’ve waited and w...

Adoption in Entertainment

As part of Choice’s celebration of National Adoption Month, this week we’re discussing books, movies, and shows that discuss adoption. Fr...

The Wagners: A Superfamily Story!

Washington Family Ranch welcomes thousands of people every year for a chance to unwind, have fun and connect with God and the outdoors. T...

Choice’s Superfamilies

If you’ve ever watched a superhero movie, there’s a scene in every film where you realize a seemingly “everyday kind of person” is actual...

The leaves are falling. The season is changing. Fall is upon us.

The weather is colder, the air is crisper, and the mountains are beginning to be covered in snow. For some people, this change of season ...

National Son/Daughter Day

If you’ve been on social media anytime over the past week, you’ve probably seen posts about “National Daughter Day” and “National Son Day...

Why do we care so much about women with unexpected pregnancies?

There’s a question we’ve been asked time and time again here at Choice: “Why do you care so much about women with unexpected pregnancies?...

Hurricane Dorian: The Aftermath

Moments of loss, pain, and suffering have a way of putting everything else into perspective. Over the past week, as Hurricane Dorian has ...

Andie & Jeremy: Waiting Family blog

Waiting Families: couples who have decided to open up every inch of their lives to adopt and raise a child. This blog series highlights s...

Gemini and Taryn: A Birth mom and Advocate Story

When I first met Gemini, I was introduced to a gorgeous, petite young woman rocking a short curly haircut, with big purple plastic rimmed...

Back-to-School Month

August is National Back-to-School month, when kids and teachers from around the country prepare to head back into their classrooms. Shopp...

Meet Gunnar!

Gunnar is an avid fan of all things on four wheels and has the need for speed! When he’s not exploring the outdoors on his bike, catching...

Choice is a Leading Advocacy Agency in the PNW

Choice Adoptions is a leading advocacy and adoption agency in the Pacific Northwest, serving moms, babies and families in Seattle, Portla...

Kaitlin: A Birth Mother Story

Kaitlin: A Birth Mother Story Why did you choose adoption? A: The second I found out I was pregnant, I knew I couldn’t raise him or her

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