Talk with a Birth Mother – Get the Facts

Our adoption agency provides many opportunities for you to talk with an actual birth mother and learn the truth about placing your baby for adoption. Jerusha placed her daughter over 13 years ago - you can sit down and talk with her at Pregnancy Center East any Monday between 10 [...]

Talk with a Birth Mother – Get the Facts2022-08-15T15:33:01-04:00

Adoption Professionals Expands it’s Professional Staff

We are thrilled to announce that Shelby Martin has accepted a position as an Adoption Assessor with our agency! Many of you already know Shelby and are familiar with her work. She is now expanding her professional credentials by adding a Masters in Social Work.  

Adoption Professionals Expands it’s Professional Staff2022-07-19T15:30:56-04:00

Waiting Adoptive Families – Read about the Development of your Baby

Your journey to parenthood has not been a typical one (understatement). Most couples have 9 months to focus intensely on educating themselves regarding the developmental stages and needs of their baby's all important first year. You will not be given the benefit of "nature's time table". And, while it may [...]

Waiting Adoptive Families – Read about the Development of your Baby2022-06-28T16:31:47-04:00

Waiting Adoptive Families – Research Infant Car Seats

If you have borrowed a used infant car seat, please check to see if there has been a recall on the seat. Keep rechecking every 6 months. If you plan to buy a new infant car seat, you may want to purchase 2 bases (one for each car). Also, you [...]

Waiting Adoptive Families – Research Infant Car Seats2022-06-22T13:41:08-04:00

Waiting Adoptive Families – Research and Apply for Grants

Some of our families over the years have been very successful in obtaining grants to fund the costs associated with their adoption. While we have spent some time looking at the reviews of these organizations, we would caution you to complete your own due diligence and proceed cautiously. Under no [...]

Waiting Adoptive Families – Research and Apply for Grants2022-06-15T15:58:33-04:00

Waiting Adoptive Families – Research Day Care Options

Placements can occur unexpectedly and on one hour's notice! While it may be emotionally difficult to make preparation for a baby that has not yet arrived, it is necessary. If both parents work, now is the best time to research day care options. Waiting lists are VERY long and the [...]

Waiting Adoptive Families – Research Day Care Options2022-06-07T12:22:49-04:00

Waiting Adoptive Families- Be Intentional About Saving Your Memories

This subject may seem inconsequential when compared to our weekly posts, but in time it will become one of the most important, please learn from my mistakes! Be prepared to record those all important first minutes, days, weeks, and years in a method that you will be able to enjoy in the [...]

Waiting Adoptive Families- Be Intentional About Saving Your Memories2022-05-31T15:40:17-04:00

Waiting Adoptive Families – Choose Guardians

Before you finalize your adoption in Hamilton County Probate Court, you will be required to have a legally enforceable guardianship agreement in place. This may be part of your will or it may be a stand alone document. Please consult your attorney regarding preparation of this document. Ohio has very [...]

Waiting Adoptive Families – Choose Guardians2022-05-25T15:49:44-04:00

Waiting Adoptive Families- At Risk Adoptive Placement

Over 15 years ago, Ohio enacted administrative rules which shifted the burden from attorney and adoption agencies to locate the father of a child and secure his consent, to requiring any man who believes he has fathered a child to register with the Putative Father Registry if he wishes to [...]

Waiting Adoptive Families- At Risk Adoptive Placement2022-05-18T10:15:03-04:00

Waiting Adoptive Families- Research and Select a Pediatrician

You will be required to have a scheduled pediatrician appointment within 3 days of leaving the hospital with your baby. The hospital will not discharge you without confirmation of this appointment. Therefore, it is important for you to select a pediatrician now and confirm that the pediatrician is accepting new patients. [...]

Waiting Adoptive Families- Research and Select a Pediatrician2022-05-11T10:09:08-04:00
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