Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part Three: Learning and Living Through Open Adoption
This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her personal experience through pregnancy, choosing an adoptive family, giving birth, open adoption and her relationship with her son, hoping it will help others in their journeys. […]
Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part Two: Finding the Perfect Family
This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her personal experience through pregnancy, choosing an adoptive family, giving birth, open adoption and her relationship with her son, hoping it will help others in their journeys. […]
Noelle’s Adoption Journey — Part One: Where it All Started
This is the first part of a special three-part series written by Noelle, who made an adoption plan for her son 20 years ago. She reached out to share her personal experience through pregnancy, choosing an adoptive family, giving birth, open adoption and her relationship with her son, hoping it will help others in their journeys. […]
Meet Isabella: From Unexpected Labor to Placement Day
Isabella, a 19-year-old college student on Long Island, awoke one morning in excruciating pain. She was shocked to discover she was not only pregnant, but in labor.
Forever, A Birth Mother
“Spence-Chapin supported me when I chose to place my newborn daughter for adoption in 1989. This very special organization facilitated not only my placement but also our reunion 18 years later, in 2007. Spence-Chapin’s post placement services provided critical care and guidance when I needed it most.”
The Woman Who Experienced Both Sides of Open Adoption
Ereshnee grew up as an Indian woman in South Africa. After becoming pregnant at 17 years old, she decided to make an adoption plan. Her mother knew about her pregnancy but very few other relatives were aware. Her father was not told about the pregnancy. Ereshnee bonded closely with her social worker from the adoption […]
Journey of Strength and Hope: A Birth and Adoptive Mom’s Story
The Present Jacqui adopted a beautiful baby girl named Carina through Spence-Chapin in August 2018. When I asked Jacqui why she chose to work with Spence-Chapin, she said that she was first introduced to Spence-Chapin as a birth parent seeking counseling and support many years ago. And after finally finding this support, she knew this […]
LETTER FROM A BIRTH MOTHER
by Latoya Sinclair July 24th is my son’s birthday. He turned 7 this year and it pains me because I know he is no longer just a baby, but a big boy who is growing into his own personality. What hurts me is that I am not able to hear his voice; I haven’t heard […]
SHARE YOUR STORY: BIRTH PARENT PERSPECTIVES
Listen to Aline, Latoya, Mariah, Melissa, and Scott share their stories about making a plan for their child with the support of Spence-Chapin.Spence-Chapin provides free, confidential, and unbiased options counseling for pregnant women & biological parents. Aline’s Story: Birth Parent Perspectives – Watch Aline talk about the comfort she received from her Interim Care Provider. Latoya’s Story: […]
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