Raising a child comes with a great cost, regardless of the way they come to your family. When it comes to adoption, one of the many presumptions people have is that it’s much more expensive than natural birth. This mindset creates a barrier further comparing kids who are adopted from those who are not. [...]
One of my teachers told me about how his adoptive son came home crying after being teased. He told his son that there was nothing wrong or shameful about his origins. Superman was adopted by the Kents, he pointed out. And so was Jesus, by Joseph! Stories have power. They can help teach us [...]
What to do if your house helper suddenly becomes pregnant? Sometimes, circumstances may leave you in a position where your house helper finds herself with an unplanned pregnancy. If she is young, unmarried, or away from her family, it is likely going to result in some form of a crisis situation for her. She may [...]
Starting your adoption journey may seem daunting and difficult to start. The good news is you don’t have to face it alone. We hope these answers to the questions you may have can encourage you to take the next step in your adoption journey. […]
I-click para sa Filipino version Whether adoption is a desire that has been in your heart for a long time or an option you’ve never really considered up until recently, we’re here to help you navigate through this wonderful journey. But before pursuing adoption, there are things every family needs to know. We’re giving you [...]
In the Philippines, roughly a mere hundred out of 2000 children are adopted per year, domestically. The sad reality of the orphan crisis is that hundreds of thousands of children grow up not knowing the love of a family. Why? Adoption is not easy. Families rarely consider adoption as an option. Adoption consists of decisions [...]