As a social worker, nurse, case manager, or any professional working with pregnant people, you play an important role in supporting individuals as they navigate complex decisions about their future and the future of their child. Adoption can be a loving and thoughtful option for those who may feel unable to parent, but it is essential to approach the conversation with care, respect, and accurate information. Understanding the Role of Choice in Adoption When a pregnant person

When people think about adoption, they often imagine a newborn placed shortly after birth. While infant adoption is one path, many children are placed for adoption at older ages, including toddlers and young children. Older child adoption is not uncommon, and it carries its own realities, complexities, and emotional considerations for everyone involved. Whether you are an adoption professional, a birth parent considering an adoption plan for an older child, or a family hoping

THE STORY: Nina’s Strength, Her Child’s Fight, and the Heart of Choice Adoptions’ Work When Nina and Jake moved to Oregon with their one-year-old daughter, Jenny, they hoped to build a more stable future. They had grown up in the South and met in college in the Northeast. After visiting Oregon, they felt drawn to the state’s beauty and opportunities, and they decided it was the right place to finish their schooling and raise their family. Nina always expected that once she wa

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At Choice Adoptions We believe no one should be judged for their life circumstances, and we think it is important to tackled the stigmas...

2023 has been such a wonderful year here at Choice. We welcomed two new members onto our staff team! We got to celebrate with you at our...

We have had so much fun sharing these beautiful adoption stories for National Adoption Month. Today, we're sharing Emily's adoption...

Meet Courtney Courtney is a Portland native, with a passion for pizza and an artistic appreciation for Adele's latest album (and Taylor...

Shared by America Adopts Crystal Rae didn’t know what she was getting into when she placed her baby for adoption 12 years ago. And though her decision didn’t come easily, she recently told us that her experience has been better than she ever imagined. We’ll let her tell you why, in her own words, in a moment. But first, some background information about her: Crystal Rae is a surgical assistant and TV Host in Cave Creek, Arizona. She lives with her 8-year-old daughter, Gracie,