Considering adoption?
Talk it through with people who have been there.
Request your independent and unbiased 30-minute consultation, at no cost!
Our promise to you
Here for you, without pressure
Our coaches are birth parents, adopted people, and adoptive parents. We know these questions from the inside, and we are here to help you explore them at your own pace.
We have lived through this and experienced the uncertainty you are feeling.
We are not an agency. You keep full control of your decision.
We will not push you toward adoption.
We will walk alongside you as you explore your options, without pressure or an agenda.
You might be asking yourself
Am I too old or too young to adopt?
We are a same-sex couple. What challenges might we face?
What if my partner isn’t excited about adopting?
What will happen if I am single?
Which type of adoption would be best for us?
I have biological children. Would adoption work for us?
Since we do not match children and families, this is the place to explore your questions or hesitations. Here, your voice matters, your thoughts can settle, and you can make your decision with confidence, in either direction.
How it works
How it works, starting with the first call
STEP 1
01
Be heard
Sit down with a coach who will hear your concerns and hopes.
STEP 2
02
Feel safe
Trust that we are here to listen without judgment, and where you can ask the questions you may have been afraid to share.
STEP 3
03
Create awareness
Imagine being able to decide and feel confident in your choice.
Why coaching
Why work with a coach?
Since we do not match children and families, your questions or hesitations will not impact your chance of adopting a child, should you decide to do so.
Counselor, Consultant, or Coach?
Counselors and therapists focus on emotional healing and resolving distress.
Consultants fill a knowledge gap, so they give advice.
Coaches assume you are resourceful, so the focus is on helping you discern where you want to go based on your values.
Questions and answers
Questions about coaching
What happens during a coaching call?
Each call follows an individualized coaching plan that lists the goals of your coaching relationship and is structured to meet your needs.
How long is a call?
Each session has a set end point, agreed in advance, of 45 to 60 minutes. The limit helps you and your coach focus on results within that time.
What about my boundaries?
Time limits set a boundary that honors both your time and your coach’s. They are also good practice for setting and honoring boundaries, a mark of healthy relationships. You only discuss the topics that are important to you.
What topics will we cover?
Your goals help determine what you will talk about in your coaching sessions. However, you are in the driver's seat, so if there is another topic you want to cover in a given session, your coach is ready to follow your lead
What does success look like?
Success in coaching depends on you “empowering” the relationship. Coaching is not something done to you or for you. It comes from your own effort and commitment. Once you are ready to do the work, coaching can help you create significant change.
How coaching works and what it costs
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