We promote adoption as a positive option for those facing unplanned pregnancies.
Sept 2022 News
BirthMom Panel at CAFO!
We are hard at work preparing our workshop for the conference this month. Three brave birthmoms have generously agreed to share what was on their hearts and minds when they placed. Here's a description of our panel discussion:
A First-Hand Look Into The Hearts & Minds of Moms Who Place for Adoption
(60 minutes)
This is a very rare opportunity to hear directly from birthmoms -- why they chose adoption for their babies, what they expected and what was on their hearts at the time. Learn whether & how they stayed involved in the child's upbringing, how they got support & care after placement, and how they feel now looking back on their decision.
Our three birthmoms are coming from Texas, Tennessee and Georgia to be on this panel. It should be a captivating discussion! Atlanta or bust!
Book Update!
I'm pleased to tell you that the first draft of the book went out Sept.1 to those who signed up as early readers on the book team.
We're getting there!
Target Publish Date
We are hoping to publish this book in November, which is National Adoption month. It's an aggressive goal, but fingers are crossed!
Add your Thought! Weigh in on Book Cover Designs!
Take a look at the title and cover designs under consideration now. Cast your vote, share your thoughts!
Here's a very brief survey.
There will be many opportunities for you to help promote the book when it's published.
Stay tuned!
MY BLOG WAS PUBLISHED ON ADOPTING.COM!
"Open Adoption: A Changed Reality" was just published on Adopting.com. It's a part of spreading the word about open adoption as an option.
I'm happy to share it with you here.
Phrase of the Day: Open Adoption
Open adoption is a form of adoption in which the biological and adoptive families have each other's contact information and varying degrees of contact with each other, by phone, in person and/or through social media.
OPEN ADOPTION;
It's Not Like the Olden Days!
All of this is about spreading the word about open adoption -- a reasonable option for women facing unplanned pregnancy. The 1970s and 80s were all about closed adoptions. Then we discovered the beauty of open adoption. Learn more about open adoption in this short video.
A Reference Guide for Families
Here’s a guide to open adoption and how to make it work, from the match period through common post-adoption bumps. It includes tips on how to keep the focus on the child’s best interests.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Fewer than 0.5% of women facing unplanned pregnancy make an adoption plan?
- When they do, it's because an adult in their life encouraged them to consider adoption?
- There are over one million U.S. couples waiting now to adopt?
Check out our website at www.UnplannedGood.org/
Comments? Email us, at UnplannedGood@gmail.com
Submit stories, testimonials, questions or comments.
Why are we doing this?
Young women are 50% more likely to make an adoption plan when the trusted adult in their life suggests it to them. Otherwise, most girls don't give it a minute's thought, and choose between abortion or single parenting. That's why we need to get this on the radar of more people.
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Thank you so much for your continued encouragement & support of UPG.
Terri
About Unplanned Good
We promote adoption as a positive option for those facing unplanned pregnancies. It can be so very good (and beautiful!) for all involved.
Unplanned Good is reaching out to both teens and their parents, to let them know that adoption is an option. Studies have shown that girls are 50% more likely to see their pregnancy through and make an adoption plan when an adult suggests this path.
Please visit our site, and encourage others to see it. Read the encouraging, heartfelt stories there. Send in your own story, and ask a friend to do the same.
