Saturday, November 15, 2008

Children's Bridge Adoption Panel

I am off to Mississauga and Ottawa this weekend to participate in a couple adoption panels. The panel will consist of myself (a birth mother) and three adult adoptees.

Although Children's Bridge is an international agency, they have asked me to speak about my open adoption. Educating others about open adoption is close to my heart. Open adoption has been around for years, however it's still feared and largely misunderstood. For that matter, that description would describe how many feel about birth parents as well. I love when I speak about open adoption and see "the light bulb moments" occurring. It means a lot to me when people hear me speak and than express that I have eased some of their fears.

I lived in Ottawa a decade ago, I miss it, and can't wait to spend Sunday morning hanging out in downtown Ottawa.

Shelley

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Pregnant and Considering an Adoption in Canada?

Considering Adoption For Your Baby?
Welcome. If you are pregnant and considering an adoption plan, www.adoptionconnections.ca can help you find the adoptive parents that are right for you and your child.

All of our hopeful adoptive parents are from Canada. You may view profiles at your convenience and from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Our families have all completed a home study by an adoption social worker in their province and have been approved to adopt.

Each couple desires to provide a child with a loving stable family. All of our couples are unique and have something different to offer your baby and your family. However they all share a desire to become parents through adoption. Please feel free to contact any couple you wish to learn more about. They would be thrilled to hear from you and to answer any questions you may have.

Meet our hopeful adoptive parents from Ontario:
Enza & Pieter

Michelle & Stephane

Carmelina & John

Cristina & Vittorio

Wendy & Brian

Franca & Frank

Denice & Lewis

Sandra & Jerry

Christine & Sam

Meet our hopeful adoptive parents from British Columbia:
Sarah & Alan

Marion & Gus

We wish you the best with your adoption journey.

Shelley