We are grateful to all of our birth mothers for their courageous decision to place a child for adoption. Here are some stories about those who decided to place a child for adoption and what that decision has meant to them as well as those who were adopted through CHS.
Cecily and her husband hadn’t planned on getting pregnant but knew they didn’t want any children. Talking to an adoptions counselor at CHS helped them realize adoption was the answer for their baby.
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Sara and Tobias hope their adopted son, James, will grow up to be just as courageous as his birthmother was when she made the tough decision to place him for adoption last year.
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Although she has never met or spoken to the daughter she placed for adoption more than 18 years ago, Kristin relishes the small things she learns from the letters and communication she receives about her child’s life.
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I was 19 and rebellious, loved partying and was in an unhealthy relationship. When I got pregnant, my boyfriend bailed. All alone, I knew I couldn’t give my baby a great life. And I certainly wasn’t ready for that responsibility.
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Life as a single mom is tough. I love my children with all my heart, but when I found out I was pregnant again, I knew I couldn’t bring another baby into our home…and I was determined to give my baby everything he deserved.
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Laurie was 17 when she placed her only baby for adoption through CHS. She kissed him and told him she’d love him forever.
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It had finally come — the phone call that would change my life. Overcome with joy, yet humbled by the privilege, I wanted to tell the world: my husband and I were selected to become parents of a precious baby.
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Amy was only 17 when she became pregnant. Her mom wanted her to place the baby for adoption, but a CHS counselor helped Amy make her own decision.
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