Can I Make An Adoption Plan For My Baby, Even If I Don’t Know Who The Birth Father is?
Yes, if you’re considering placing a baby for adoption in Florida, and you’re not sure who the birth father is or you don’t know much about this person, you can still make an adoption plan. At ACF Adoptions, all we ask is that our birth mothers be completely honest with us regarding any information on […]
Do birth mothers get paid to place their baby for adoption?
One of the most common questions we hear from birth mothers is: “Will I get paid to give my baby up for adoption?” There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this topic. But to be very clear, the answer is NO – you cannot be paid to place your baby for adoption. However, in Florida, […]
Si hago una cita, ¿Eso me Comprometerá con un Plan de Adopción?
Aquí en ACF Adoptions, sabemos que comprometerse a un plan de adopción para su bebé no es una decisión que se tome de la noche a la mañana. Nunca obligaríamos a ninguna de nuestras madres a tomar una decisión que no hayan tomado de todo corazón por su cuenta. Después de hacer una cita, se reunirá con un […]
Will Someone Want My Baby?
Plain and simple the answer is, “Yes.” As heartbreaking as it sounds, we are often asked this question by expectant moms who are considering making an adoption plan for their baby. Perhaps you have struggled with substance abuse and the baby has been exposed. Maybe you have a health or mental health condition that you […]
What is adoption counseling?
What is adoption counseling? Deciding to place your baby for adoption is never an easy decision. So many emotions are involved. There may be times you feel alone, confused and/or have questions about the process, but have no idea where to start. Receiving adoption counseling from an adoption professional/social worker could help ease your worries. […]
Placing Baby for Adoption but Unsure if I Want Contact with the Adoptive Family
Placing baby for adoption but unsure if I want contact with the adoptive family… Many of the moms who contact ACF Adoptions with questions about “giving a baby up for adoption,” often wonder about the type of contact they can/will have with the adoptive family they choose during their unplanned pregnancy. Because we strive to […]
Let’s Talk About Open Adoption
Are there any Benefits of an Open Adoption? The most obvious benefit of open adoption is that “goodbye,” is not forever. It’s more like “see you later!” When you place a baby for adoption and chose an open or semi-open adoption you will be able to stay in touch with the adoptive family and enjoy/witness […]
Frequently Asked Questions – Choosing an Adoptive Family
Common Questions From Pregnant Mom Considering Giving up Baby for Adoption in Florida “I’m considering giving up my baby for adoption in Florida. Do I get to Choose the Adoptive Family?” This is a great question and the answer is a big, “YES!” With ACF Adoptions, an adoption agency in Florida, you are always in […]
NICOLE
Hello! My name is Nicole. ACF adoptions and Stacy Levine (my social worker) are total life savers! From the day they rescued me from homelessness to this day still sharing on progress in my life, they have been so caring and considerate treating me with the utmost dignity and respect and above all loving kindness. […]
10 Things Every Birthmother Wants Adoptive Parents To Know
By Patricia Dischler, Author, speaker, child care professional, and birthmother – I often told my son’s adoptive mother how much I loved her and was thankful she was a part of my life. But, like many things I’ve told her over the years, Kathy would already know. Back in 1985 I chose open adoption for […]