It’s a well-known alternative to abortion, but much less often used. Every year approximately 1.3 million single women become unexpectedly pregnant. Sadly, less than two percent choose the loving option of adoption, while two million couples eagerly wait to adopt … Continue reading →

I received a letter from a mother who tells of the experience of her son, Robert, in a high school class. The teacher told them a story and asked them to comment. “The class was told that a girl in … Continue reading →

Moms ALIVE started out in 2002 as an adoptive mom’s support group and has developed into an adoption advocacy organization reaching tens of thousands of Tennessee high school students. The word ALIVE stands for “Adoptive Life is Very Exciting.” To … Continue reading →

The number of domestic infant adoptions in the US is at an all time low, and presents a dramatic contrast to the overall fertility of this country. In round numbers there are 4,000,000 live births annually in the US. Add … Continue reading →

Benefits to the Child The number of out-of-wedlock births in the United States has peaked. It hit a record high of 1.3 million in 1999, but the adoption rate has still been declining. Forty years ago, almost 10% of all … Continue reading →

Here’’s a fun, new project that allows you to effectively promote adoption while thanking your area birthmothers for giving life to their babies. Bouquet of Love is the creation of Catholic Social Services’ Beginnings Adoption program in Dayton, Ohio. Participants … Continue reading →

Once there were two women who never knew each other. One you do not remember, the other you call “Mother”. Two different lives, shaped to make yours one. One became your guiding star; the other became your sun. The first … Continue reading →

I Found a Better Way Life Issues Institute offers a free ad slick that emphasizes the blessings of adoption. Download the PDF or, if you prefer to receive a copy by snail mail, simply email us.       “A” … Continue reading →