Open adoption is the term used for a continuing, face to face relationship between birth parents and the adoptive parents. Research shows that an adopted child benefits from an ongoing, loving relationship  with the birth parents because the child's questions about his or her adoption can be answered openly and [...]

Occasionally, after a new mother goes home with her infant, she realizes that she does not have the emotional, physical, or financial support she had anticipated. This new mother may not realize that she can make an adoption plan for her baby, even after taking her baby home from the [...]

Our birth mother support group, GEMS, met last Thursday evening around our traditional fire pit. The fall weather was perfect! The discussion to pick for the evening was "control." Jerusha led the discussion around recognizing what is and is not within our control- how to recognize the difference and the [...]

Our Birth Mother support group, GEMS, meets every other month in the office of Adoption Professionals at 2758 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 14 at 6 pm. Dinner is provided at no cost. Please join us if you are a Birth Mother, [...]