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Coping With Complex Emotions During the Adoptive Process

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_post_title meta=”off” featured_image=”off” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_image src=”https://newlifeadopt.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Oct-2022-Blog.jpg” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#87C3C1″ header_3_text_align=”left” text_orientation=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] Adoption is a beautiful and loving decision for families. However, it can also be difficult on both

Don’t Be Scared By Adoption Fees

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Manifesto

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Advice to Adoptive Parents: Perspectives of Birth Moms, Part 3

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The Rewards & Challenges of Adoption: Perspectives of Birth Moms, Part 2

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Experience with Open Adoption: Perspectives of Birth Moms – Part 1

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Debunking the Myths of Open Adoption

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Bringing Joy Into Your Adoption Wait

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The Davis Family – An Adoption Story

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Volunteer Spotlight – Ms. Pat

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Where to Begin.

  1. Contact us to schedule an appointment with an adoption specialist.
  2. Talk to an adoption specialist to explore your options.
  3. Get support in your decision to parent your child or make an adoption plan.

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