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Mother’s Day Grief: How to Cope While Waiting to Adopt

Mother’s Day Grief: How to Cope While Waiting to Adopt

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 7, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

Mother’s Day can stir up so many emotions—joy, sadness, hope, grief, and longing—all at once. If you are a hopeful adoptive mom waiting to be chosen by a birth mother, or a woman who has walked through infertility, this holiday can feel especially tender. While others...
Why is Adoption So Expensive?

Why is Adoption So Expensive?

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | May 1, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

As you begin looking into adopting, you may wonder about the cost. It’s normal to have conflicted feelings and questions such as “why is adoption so expensive?”   In this article, I’ll help you understand how support and expenses...
National Day of Prayer 2026

National Day of Prayer 2026

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 29, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

The National Day of Prayer 2026 is on Thursday, May 7. This holiday is observed yearly on the first Thursday in May. Designated by the United States Congress, it calls citizens “to turn to God in prayer and meditation.” The day brings together people of...
10 Adoption Myths — And the Truth Behind Each One

10 Adoption Myths — And the Truth Behind Each One

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 27, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

If you’ve ever Googled “how hard is it to adopt a baby,” you’ve probably run into the same recycled fears: it costs a fortune, it takes forever, the birth mother will change her minds. These adoption myths have circulated for decades, and they...
Can a Birth Mother Change Her Mind About Adoption?

Can a Birth Mother Change Her Mind About Adoption?

by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 22, 2026 | Adoptive Families Blog

Yes — a birth mother can change her mind about adoption, but only before she signs the legal relinquishment papers voluntarily surrendering her parental rights. Once those documents are signed according to the laws of the state where the baby is born, the placement...
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