Category: Adoption

By Texas Right to Life An Ohio man officially became a father of five after finalizing adoption of two girls and three boys at the end of October.  WBALTV reports that single foster dad Robert Carter adopted siblings Marionna, Makayla, Robert, Giovanni, and Kiontae in order to keep the children together as a family. For Carter, the …

By  Laura Roesler Editor’s note. November is National Adoption Month. Bringing our adopted three-year-old home from a Guatemalan orphanage took multiple steps and constant help from God. There were times it looked overwhelming, considering I was already homeschooling our three biological children and running a household. What helped tremendously in finalizing our daughter’s adoption was …

By Right to Life of Michigan The month of November ushers in the beginning of the holiday season. It is a time when the nation remembers the precious gift of family and celebrates the joy that comes with spending time together. It is therefore fitting that November is also National Adoption Month. Adoption is one …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation The photo is impossible to miss—a baby boy, happily looking up at the camera, a broad smile on his face. The border around the picture is in the shape of a heart—a symbol of the love that surrounds him. Baby Remy is one of the adorable …

By Right to Life UK A mother who adopted a child with Down’s syndrome has shared her inspiring story. The anonymous mother, who adopted Harry, shared her adoption story with the Metro, as part of their ‘Adoption Month’ news coverage.  After struggles with infertility and a miscarriage, the mum decided she wanted to adopt, and …

By Nancy Flanders  According to AmericanAdoptions.com, about 40% of American adults have considered adopting a child, though many will never follow through. Myths and other challenges surrounding adoption often intimidate people, but knowing the truth and gaining understanding can open hearts and minds to witness the hope and love that adoption brings. Myth #1: Adoption is only …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation During this National Adoption Month, it is a wonderful time to highlight the beauty and brilliance of adoption. A heartwarming story recently appeared in my mailbox. Sharon (her name has been changed to protect her privacy) had learned that her daughter was pregnant, and the baby …

By Joleigh Little Bass Editor’s note. November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Joleigh is a member of the Wisconsin Right to Life staff serving as the Field Representative for Regions 5 & 6. Pictured here are her two daughters. This first ran in 2019. My adoption journey began thirty-three years ago with a tiny card …

By Micaiah Bilger Editor’s note. November is Adoption Awareness Month. Today we continue with another of our new or reposted stories about this life-affirming option. Micaiah Bilger was Education Director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation when she wrote this story. Her sister is now 14! As I sit here at my desk and type, I …

By Massachusetts Citizens Concerned for Life Editor’s note. November is National Adoption month, “a month set aside to raise awareness about the urgent need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care.” All this month we will be posting new stories, such as the one that follows, and previously run posts that were …

By Maria V. Gallagher, Legislative Director, Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation Editor’s note. November is National Adoption Month. We will be publishing new stories, such as the following, and previously published posts that were particularly well received.  I could see the pain in her eyes, every time she talked about her struggle with infertility. A sweet, caring, …

By Ryan Scott Bomberger I’m completely biased. I’ll let you know that up front. It’s not an implicit bias; it’s an explicit bias.  I wouldn’t be who I am without adoption. I may not even be alive today had my birthmom not chosen to be stronger than abortion. Though I was conceived in rape, I was adopted in …