Domestic Adoption is such a wonderful blessing. The babies and children here in the United States are in such great need of loving, Christian adoptive homes. Though we were called to a different avenue for our adoption, we have slowly started to accumulate some knowledge. Thanks are primarily due to some wonderful Adoptive Parents from our Church.

Domestic Verses International Adoption

*In Domestic Adoption you can adopt a newborn baby or any age range of

children.

*In International adoptions the youngest you will probably be able to adopt is

three to four months old depending on the country, though you can also

adopt toddlers and older children as well.

*In Domestic Adoption you must wait for a birth parent to choose you. This

could be months to years. You can never know. This is unless you choose

to adopt an older or waiting child.

*In International Adoption there are often many children available and though

there usually is a wait, you will get a child (after following the necessary

steps to do so) usually within a set or average amount of time.

*In Domestic Adoption "Open Adoptions" are often available and you will

know much of the history and health background of your child.

*In International Adoption you may know nothing or very little of the birth

parents history or health.

As you can see there are positives and negatives through both avenues. There is no right choice, just the right choice for you.

Wanting to Adopt A Baby?

Two different agencies have come to light when considering adoption of a newborn.

Christian Homes of Abilene

Though not strictly Church of Christ, they have many Church of Christ Affiliations. This agency works with birth mothers across the United States. They seem to be very Christ centered and prayerful when it comes to this wonderful endeavor. A very dear family from our Church had adopted through them with a positive experience and outcome.

www.christianhomes.com

Buckner

I have heard very positive things about their treatment of the birthmothers. A family in our Church adopted through this agency and was very pleased. The link to their site is

http://www.buckneradoption.org

Wanting an Older Child

We are currently trying to gather information on this subject. Thank you for your patience.

Are You Pregnant?

At the age of fifteen my best friend found out she was pregnant. As a Christian she knew she had made some wrong choices and had already broken up with her boyfriend of eight months (before she found out). I remember putting my hand on her stomach and feeling the baby’s little feet kick me. I thought at that moment “No matter how this child came about, it is a blessing from God”. It may be hard to feel the blessing in it right now, but know that God is holding you and the child within you. You are a blessing (not just this child). Do not let anyone tell you any different. You may have sinned, just like the rest of us, but God has a purpose for you and a plan for your life.

You have a lot of decisions ahead of you, to keep your baby or give your baby up for Adoption. Talk to someone. If you can, talk to your parents. Talk to a Christian Counselor that has experience with situations such as yours. There are toll free lines where you can do just that. Remember, a good Christian counselor will try to help you in your decision, NOT make it for you or say that their way is the only way. God bless you.

Pregnancy Hotline Number

1-800-592-4725 Christian Homes of Abilene Pregnancy Hotline

We have known those who have chosen to keep their child and those that have decided to give their child up for adoption. Both of these options can be a God given blessing.

If you do decide on the Adoption Alternative here are two wonderful Agencies that can help you. They provide counseling to insure that you are positive about your decision .You can also pick the parents you wish to adopt your child. It is your choice.

http://www.buckneradoption.org/I-AM-PREGNANT/open-adoption.html AND