Being pregnant in prison is a difficult situation to be in. However, you are not without rights and options. The actions or incidents that led to your imprisonment cannot rob you of the right to be a mother or make decisions about the future of your child. If you are pregnant in prison, you can…Read More
An unexpected pregnancy can be a surprising and shocking development in your life. Deciding what to do about the pregnancy can be stressful. If your life circumstances make it hard for you to raise a child, then you will have serious choices to make. Ending the pregnancy is an option. However, if you are not…Read More
An unexpected pregnancy can bring with it many mixed feelings. You may have feelings of joy and sadness, delight and fear, love and sorrow. If your life circumstances make it impossible for you to raise and support a child, the range of emotions you feel can be highly stressful. Deciding what to do about the…Read More
Relative Adoption When many people hear the word “adoption”, they think of the common scenario of a couple adopting a child not related to them by blood. However, there are several types of adoption, and many adoptions take place within a family unit including adoptions of a nephew, niece, grandchild or stepchild. Courts prefer the…Read More
While the number of teen pregnancies has decreased in the past few years, there are still young ladies who find themselves in this position. This can be a frightening time for these teens while they come to terms with the situation and determine how they plan to proceed. Some teens might try to hide the…Read More
Historically, adoptions were secret arrangements that were filled with confidentiality. The birth parents and adoptive parents didn’t know each other. The child was left with many questions about their birth family until they became an adult and could search for them. This type of arrangement is now called a closed adoption. These days, the vast…Read More
An unplanned pregnancy may bring many uncertainties. It can be a scary experience for some women. If you are in this position, there are many things that might come to mind. Thinking about them might become the single most prevalent focal point of your life. If you are in this position now, here are some…Read More
When starting the adoption process, you have options. You can adopt a child from the U.S. foster care system, adopt an infant or child in the U.S., adopt a child from another country or adopt a stepchild. Adopting a child from the U.S. foster care system Children waiting in the foster care system vary in age,…Read More
If you’ve lost contact with the birth parents, the adoptive family or the adopted child, there are ways to find them. The State of Florida maintains a registry of adoptive information that may provide the information you need. While the registry is completely voluntary, often times the parties will agree to enter their names and…Read More
The joy of bringing a new child home in time for the holidays is a marvelous feeling for adoptive parents. Gulf Coast Adoptions knows that this can also come with some challenges for these families, especially in the first year. Consider these tips to make the holidays as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. Choose your…Read More