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Adoption Process

Roe v Wade. Will adoption and abortion rates be affected?

Friends, colleagues and clients have asked whether more women will place children for adoption now that Roe v Wade is overturned. They seem to think

What is a Crisis Pregnancy Center?

If you’re looking for a crisis pregnancy center, you’re probably unexpectedly pregnant. I know this can be a scary and overwhelming time, and you need

Will my child struggle with a sibling being adopted?

Will your child struggle with a sibling being adopted? Maybe not. Hi Megan, I’m unexpectedly 11 weeks pregnant. I have an 8-year-old daughter who I

What to do if you’ve been date raped or drugged

Date rape is becoming disturbingly common. I’ve been getting more and more calls from women who’ve been the victim of this crime. The scariest part

Pregnant and scared? Here’s what you need to know

Learning that you’re unexpectedly pregnant brings a wave of emotions. For instance, you may feel in denial and worried. An unexpected pregnancy can also leave

Will child protective services stop the adoption?

You might consider making an adoption plan when CPS is involved. Child Protective Services (CPS) provides protection for children who are at risk of abuse

Preparing for the end of your pregnancy

Preparing for the end of your pregnancy can be very busy, not to mention challenging. You may be only weeks away from delivery and then

Can a woman get paid for putting a baby up for adoption?

Can a woman get paid for putting a baby up for adoption? A pregnant woman cannot get paid for putting a baby up for adoption.

The changing language of adoption: you are not giving up

You are not giving up if you make an adoption plan! Adoption has changed a lot over the past thirty years from closed adoption to

Where can you get health insurance for birth mothers?

There are a number of options for health insurance for birth mothers. If you don’t have medical insurance to cover the pregnancy, labor and delivery,

The Adoption Resource Center

PO Box 1270 Mendocino, CA 95460

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, EIN 92-1927283. Our services are free to pregnant women considering adoption, birth parents who have placed a child for adoption, adoptees looking for biological families, and birth parents who want to engage a mediator.

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