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A high-risk pregnancy can be a whirlwind of emotions and medical complexities. As you go through this challenging time, you might wonder, “Can adoption be an option during a high-risk pregnancy?”
Many in Ohio dream of growing their families through adoption. However, financial concerns and other constraints hold them back. Contrary to what most hopeful adoptive parents think, foster care adoptions often come with no upfront costs.
Pregnancy is never easy, especially when you already have children who depend on you. This is an overwhelming situation that makes you wonder how you’ll care for another child when you aren’t emotionally or financially ready.
Pregnancy is a time of immense joy but can also be overwhelming. The pressure to care for a new life and the physical changes you are experiencing can feel like too much to handle.
Adoption can be a lot to take in. From remembering legal jargon to the necessary training and seminars, it requires you to be physically, emotionally, and financially prepared. “Am I ready? Have I prepared enough?” As a prospective parent, such concerns are perfectly valid.
Pregnancy after rape is more common than many realize. From 2010 to 2012, an estimated 3 million women of reproductive age in the United States experienced rape-related pregnancy.
Facing an unplanned pregnancy while battling substance use disorders brings overwhelming emotional and physical challenges. You might worry that it disqualifies you from placing your child for adoption or that stigma and judgment await you.
Misconceptions and myths about adopting from foster care systems can be a significant barrier for families wanting to adopt. These adoption myths often paint a picture that is far more daunting than reality.
The decision to place your baby for adoption is never easy, especially when the father’s involvement is uncertain. In your mind, you might be asking: Will I get in trouble if I place my baby for adoption without the father knowing?
Facing an unplanned pregnancy while experiencing homelessness can be daunting. It’s a situation that thousands of women face. If you’re in this position, you may be asking yourself, “I’m pregnant and homeless; can I put my baby up for adoption?”
Open Arms Adoptions was awarded a grant from the Gay Community Endowment Fund of the Akron Community Foundation. This grant has been applied to combat discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community in the adoption industry.
We are so grateful to all who support the Open Arms Adoptions’ mission of finding families for children. November is National Adoption Month. Did you know over 3,000 children in Ohio’s foster care system are available for adoption? It is so important for us to continue the work of finding families for these children. Learn how you can help.
We invite you to check out all that is happening at Open Arms Adoptions. Learn about our matched families, welcome a new employee, and stay up-to-date on all the Wine Pull happenings.
Thank you to Jim Cermak and Bizfire Business Spotlight for featuring our Executive Director, Jackie, on his podcast. Please take a listen to learn more about adoption and how our agency works. Keep listening to learn how to request one or both of the freebies being offered!
On Tuesday May 19 at 6:30 p.m., join our Executive Director, Jackie Smigel, LSW for a live discussion about any questions you have about adoption. Sign up today to receive the invitation to the Zoom meeting.
As a Mission Ambassador you have several different ways to support our organization and enable others to as well. It’s so easy to be a social media ambassador, just follow our social media channels and share them to your personal pages. Encourage friends and family to do the same.
This month we are focusing on What’s New! It’s exciting all the new things that are happening around here and we just wanted to share that with you!
The statistics of children in our nation’s foster care system are staggering. Nationwide, there are more than 100,000 children in foster care waiting for their forever families.
Open Arms Adoptions is 501(c)3 non-profit agency licensed by the State of Ohio.
