Advantages of Choosing a Transracial Adoption in Colorado
Choosing to place your child up for adoption in Colorado was a tough decision you made. You now want to do a transracial adoption. There is no difference in beginning this kind of adoption process. The decisions are up to you, and we at Adoption Choices of Colorado will do our very best to make this experience simple, easy, and straightforward. There are just a few things to keep in mind when choosing your adoption family. Let’s start with a basic understanding of the adoption process.
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How Do I Start a Colorado Adoption Process?
To begin your adoption process, you must decide on what kind of adoption you want to have. When deciding on a transracial adoption choice, the adoption relationship can have different impacts.
If you decide on open adoption, you can communicate and ask questions about your racial and cultural background. You can learn a lot about what your child’s upbringing would look like. Establishing a personal relationship can begin with contact forms such as in-person visits, phone and video calls, emails, and letters. You decide what forms of communication are best. With open adoption, you can contact your child and learn more about the adoptive family you approved of.
If you decide on having a closed adoption, we understand that you do not want any relationship with the adoptive family. When choosing a transracial adoptive family, you will have to do a lot of thinking and educating yourself on one of your main preferences. Once you have decided, when the time comes for you to give birth, we can bring your child to the adoptive family you choose. You can rest assured that your decisions with a background in mind will give your child an opportunity in life that you may not have been able to provide.
If you want a personal relationship with the adoptive family but want to set more boundaries,semi-open adoption may be best. With semi-open adoption, you can set limits and boundaries on communication and contact. You do not necessarily have to have a personal relationship with the adoptive family. However, if you still want to connect with your child in the future and check up on their upbringing, then contact through letters, private emails, and photos are an option. Everything will be done through our adoption agencies in Denver and throughout Colorado.
How Can I Choose a Transracial Adoptive Family?
- Educate yourself on the cultural background and race of the adoptive family you are considering choosing. Choosing a racial or cultural background as part of your decision is great. However, it shouldn’t be the only focus. Educate yourself on the values you want the family to place on your child. Are they similar to yours? What about their traditions
- Research on the racial and cultural background of the adoptive family you are considering. Knowing more about them and what they may do during your child’s upbringing is an important thing to consider. You may learn about things you like or dislike. Research is an opportunity to help learn and make decisions that benefit your child that you may or may not want to be a part of. It all depends on the type of adoption you choose. Remember to have all the facts and information provided by the adoptive family’s profile to make the final decision.
- Communication is key to a successful adoption process. Voice your thoughts and concerns to the adoptive family, and make sure to hear them when they answer. This will be the opportunity to evaluate all the qualities and clearly understand more about their life as a specific racial background. The final decision is yours if you think they are a perfect fit. Communicating will make sure you choose the right family.
- Open Minded is the way towards understanding the adoptive family’s values and culture. If you are set on choosing an adoptive family based on their racial background, besides their other qualities, remember to keep an open mind and listen to what other parts of their culture and lifestyle your child will experience growing up.
What Colorado Adoption Services Am I Eligible For?
Adoption Choices of Colorado provides pregnancy services during your Denver adoption process. When beginning a transracial adoption, these resources will help you with any issues along the way.
- Financial Assistance: If you are in a financial situation where you cannot take care of certain expenses. You are eligible for financial assistance. We have a list of potential loans grants and can help pay expenses such as rent, bills, transportation, groceries, baby supplies, and phone bills. The adoptive family can also contribute to this assistance.
- Housing: When it comes to your pregnancy, having a comfortable, safe, and spacious environment is important. If you are in a situation where you do not have a home or no space or feel unsafe, we can provide housing for you for the duration of the pregnancy. There will be a few selections that are eligible for you. We want you to feel comfortable and welcome. Having a good environment around you can help your pregnancy and adoption process go well.
- Medical Help: If you are in a situation where you do not have a doctor or any form of medical care or insurance, we can provide a list of medical doctors for you. Once you decide on a doctor, you are comfortable with it. We can begin sending you to consistent medical checkups to ensure you and your child are healthy. Another discussion with the doctor will be about your birth plan.
- Free Counseling: When going through any kind of adoption, it’s important to take some time and take care of your mental health. You may have reservations about your decisions and the entire adoption process; it may take long before you get to a good place. We encourage you to use our free counseling. This is an opportunity to work on your acceptance and adjust to the adoption and other things you may be struggling with. There is no timeline on counseling, and it’s an opportunity to learn about yourself and heal.
Adoption Choices of Colorado can help create the perfect transracial adoption process. With the advantages of wanting a transracial adoptive family, educating yourself, researching, communicating, and being open-minded, to make the adoption successful. There are many benefits and opportunities to expand your mind and family with another background. We can help you get started by following those steps.
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and want to learn more about your adoption options, contact Adoption Choices of Colorado by email, phone, or text: Email Us, Text us: 720-371-1099, Call us: 303-670-4673 (HOPE). If you are hoping to adopt, please contact us here.
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Stephanie joined the Adoption Choices family in 2014 as the Child Placement Supervisor. Her love for adoption began in first grade when she made friends with twins adopted from Vietnam. Her heart grew strong over the years for adopted children and ultimately led her to graduate school where she continued her focus to her dream of working in the adoption field. Stephanie earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked as a pregnancy counselor and as an adoptive parent counselor for foster care, international adoption and domestic adoption, writing hundreds of home studies for families, and helping build their forever families. Stephanie is married and has three boys ages 12, 9, and 5. Together with her family she enjoys riding bike, playing games, watching her three sons compete in their various sporting and musical activities and go on vacations.
Christy Ikeler, is our Executive Director and Birth Parent Director. Christy has been with Adoption Choices Team for 18 years, since opening the doors in 2002! Christy has a true passion for what she does and her true love is working with and helping each birth parent. Whether she is up all night on the phone talking with them, taking them to doctors appointments, out for their favorite treat, providing counseling or at the hospital during labor and delivery, Christy is very involved every step of the way. She has a contagious laugh and a spunky personality that our birth moms all can bond with and relate to. As an adoptive parent herself, adoption holds a very special place in her heart and she can relate on every level with both birth parents and adoptive parents. In her free time Christy loves spending time with her daughter, gardening, baking and taking vacations with her family. Christy is an excellent leader for our team at Adoption Choices and is truly one of a kind!! As Executive Director, Christy spends time with the staff, birth parents and adoptive families in order to ensure that the agency is running smoothly. She has placed a huge emphasis on community outreach and programs for birth parents. Christy loves the opportunity to lead the agency into a brighter future.
Ms. Mackenzie has built a successful counseling career over the past 20 years, supporting mothers and families, people of all ages and genders, students, community professionals and fellow clinicians. Liv values a diverse professional focus, including the entrepreneurial life of a sole proprietor, the evaluative process of certifying foster/adoptive homes, the insightful and mindful one-on-one one work with enthusiastic clients, and serving as an advocate for underserved populations. Liv is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a BA in Pre-Law and Economics from American University, an MA in Counseling from Adams University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Away from work you will find Liv spending time in nature, biking to the farmer’s market and adventuring with her family.
Catherine A. Madsen, joined the Adoption Choices family as legal counsel in 2013. Catherine is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Agency, training and updating staff on developments in adoption law and legislation, and program development. Catherine
Virginia Frank is an adoption attorney accredited since 1991 with the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Frank is a leader in the field of private adoption and has completed over 4,000 adoptions in her career. Ms. Frank has a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a BA in both Political Science and Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Cassidie has been with Adoption Choices since 2015, she has her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Affairs with concentrations in both Sociology and Business Management. Cassidie has additional training in Victim Advocacy, foster care and has been working in women’s services for over 10 years. Cassidie has always had a heart for adoption and it was her career dream to work in adoption. She started off doing volunteer work for advocacy programs, adoption organizations and worked in High Risk Maternal Fetal Medicine through the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Cassidie is also blessed to have personally experienced an adoption of her own in 2012, completing her family of five! Cassidie loves what she does as a case worker from initial phone calls, meetings, doctor appointments, interaction with the adoptive families to delivery and counseling. Cassidie has a passion for those in need and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people she meets. She is a firm believer in being kind, compassionate and open minded in all situations. “Unless you’ve walked in their shoes, there’s no place for judgment. A kind word or compliment can go a long way!” The bittersweet moments in adoption reminds Cassidie each and every time, why she loves what she does!