Adoption
Posted on June 10, 2016
by Kim Laube
For many, meeting new people can cause anxiety and awkwardness, but an adoption match meeting can cause anxiety for even the most outgoing of personalities! There is so much at stake for everyone that the experience can be a real source of concern for both the birthmother and the possible adoptive parents. Putting the experience […]
Youth Outreach
Posted on May 31, 2016
by Kari Smith
Who R U? When a stranger observes you, who do they see? When you put yourself out on social media, who do your friends see? In person or online, it is easy to portray myself as a strong, confident and happy. But if you really knew me, would you believe it is the truth? I […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on May 31, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
I have been blogging about why marriage matters based on conclusions from the Center on Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values. Their research shows that marriage is good for us in many ways including our mental health and emotional well-being! These are some of their findings: Children whose parents divorce have higher […]
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
Posted on May 18, 2016
by Kim Laube
Once You’ve Decided to Place Your Baby for Adoption There have been several women I’ve assisted who determine not to have contact with their child once he or she is born if they have planned a semi-open or closed adoption. Generally speaking they have two reasons for making that choice. First, and foremost, the women […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on April 27, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
I have to admit that this finding surprised me. We all hear that diet and exercise are beneficial to physical health and life longevity…but marriage benefits these things too?? Yes, this is what the Center on Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values found. These are some of their findings: Children who live […]
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
Posted on April 21, 2016
by Kim Laube
“What will my child think of me when they are older? Will they hate me for not being a mother to them?” I have fielded countless numbers of calls from adult adoptees who are seeking to reconnect with their birth mothers. I act as an intermediary between the adoptee and the birth parent they are […]
Adoption
Posted on April 18, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
Feeling the pressure of the profile book? There is so much to say about your family that you might end up with a chapter book on your hands. That is true. You have many facets of your life that you want this birth mother to see. You want her to know how outstanding your family […]
Youth Outreach
Posted on April 18, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
Focus your attention on the zebras in the picture above. There are no 2 zebras that have identical stripes. There are also no 2 humans that are exactly alike. It’s important that you learn all about your own stripes before trying to learn about a date’s stripes. It takes time but it is easier if […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on April 1, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
Marriage is good for the economy The economy is an issue that is often spoken of in election years and this year is no exception. A strong and solid economy is good not only for our country but also for families and for marriages. The interesting thing that the Center for Marriage and Families at […]
Adoption
Posted on March 28, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
It’s true. Waiting is one of the most difficult parts about adoption. There are many things out of your control, and certainly the amount of time you must wait for a placement is one of them. For most couples, the wait time for adoption in their minds is actually calculated using the date they first […]
