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My Choice Blog
My Choice contains both self curated and shared content to help all involved in the adoption process.
A Moment We Will Never Forget
By Norie, Adoptive Mom Our adoption journey began many years ago, when I (Norie) was 16. At that age, I learned that my body would be...
Nov 22, 2021
The Different Types of Adoption
Adopting a child is a very fulfilling experience for parents, but getting there isn’t always easy. One of the first obstacles is...
Oct 12, 2021
Pardon My French.
By Amy, Birth Mother Unfortunately, there are people who choose to write hurtful things about our open adoption. I know there is...
Oct 5, 2021
A Birthmother On Why Adoption is "The Most Beautiful Pain You Could Ever Choose."
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...
Jul 22, 2021
Friendship to Family
Story from #ellendegeneres #theellenshow #fostercareadoption May 21, 2021 Monyay, at 19 years old, finally found a forever family in an...
May 27, 2021
Happy Mother's Day
“The day you’re handed another mother’s child is the day your heart breaks and heals at the exact same time.” As I approach my first...
May 9, 2021
Adoption in real life and on television - This Is Us, an NBC show, explores the topic of adoption
Does television mirror real life or does real life and culture follow the concepts and ideas presented on TV?
Mar 19, 2021
Black History Month Adoption Stories: Simone Biles
If you have watched Simone Biles compete in the Olympics as a gymnast, it is evident that she is strong.
Feb 25, 2021
Black History Month Adoption Stories: George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver was born in slavery in Diamond, Missouri and later adopted by Moses and Susan Carver.
Feb 11, 2021
Adoption is a Fight! Open Adoption From an Adoptive Father's Perspective.
After 1 ½ years of home-study paperwork, meetings, classes, a lot of prayer, and just plain waiting, we finally connected with a birth mom
Jan 21, 2021
Open Adoption: Life is Always Created at the Right Time
An unplanned pregnancy is never a thing to our God.
Life is always created at the right time.
Jan 14, 2021
What is Open Adoption? How to Choose the Right Adoption Plan for Your Baby in 2021.
In this post you are going to learn exactly what Open Adoption is and what your choices are for creating an adoption plan, step by step.
Jan 7, 2021
Then What is it Called When You’re Not Adopted?
Adoption can be really hard and it raises some serious issues for adoptees.
Dec 30, 2020
An Unexpected Pregnancy Does Not Disqualify Anyone. Just Ask Mary.
Every year we remind each other that Christmas isn’t always jolly for everyone in our community.
Dec 23, 2020
Last Minute Adoption Placement
It was 9:00 pm on a normal Wednesday night when a Choice Adoptions advocate received a phone call from a young woman named Tara.
Dec 14, 2020
Oregon Small Business Gives to Support Adoption and Children
In 2004 Ryan and Sherrie Whipple ventured out to create their own business; a painting company.
Dec 9, 2020
Thanksgiving and Adoption
And at the exact same time, it’s also one of the hardest days for kids (and adults) who have been adopted.
Nov 27, 2020
We are so thankful for you.
No one has ever said adoptions are easy. They're not... especially in 2020.
Nov 25, 2020
Be Still and Know...
Mike and Jessica began their adoption journey with Choice in April of 2017. They knew from the time that they got married that they were cal
Nov 13, 2020
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