Adoption Information and Resources
Every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy has her own questions and concerns about adoption. In the articles and links below, you will find answers to many adoption questions. Adoption Choices of Colorado is committed to providing you the information and resources that you need during this time. If any of your adoption questions aren’t answered in these articles, our Adoption Specialists are here to help. Call us at 303-670-4673(HOPE) or text us at 720-371-1099 anytime, for free, and with no obligation!
Latest Adoption News
Unplanned Pregnancy
Are You Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy?
How to have a Healthy Pregnancy
Eating Healthy during Pregnancy
Exercising during Pregnancy:
Sleep during Pregnancy:
Considering Adoption
Important Info
Adoption & COVID-19:
Adoption Choices is Still Open
Adoption in Colorado:
Packing for Your Interstate Adoption
The Court Process of Adoption Finalization
Recent Laws Passed:
Single Parent Adoption
The Adoption Process
For Adoptive Parents:
Understanding the Adoption Process for Adoptive Families
Preparing Your Home when Adopting
Stay Positive Throughout the Adoption Process
Reasons You Shouldn’t Give Up while Waiting to Adopt
Adoptive Parents’ Hospital Plan
For Birth Parents:
Understanding the Adoption Process for Birth Families
How to Create an Adoption Plan
Best Practices for Your Adoption Plan
A Birth Mother’s Hospital Plan
For Both:
Financial Assistance
Adoption Stories
Let's Talk Adoption
Talking to Your Child:
Talking about Adoption with Your Son or Daughter
Talking to Friends / Family:
Teaching Your Friends and Family about Adoption
How to Support a Friend Considering Adoption
Handling Criticism with Your Choice of Adoption
Adoption at its Core:
The Top 5 Questions Adoptees Ask
Holidays & Adoption
Gotcha Day
Mother’s Day
Honoring Your Child’s Birth Mother on Mother’s Day
Father’s Day
Bonus Resources
How to Connect with Your Child during the Holidays
The Matching Process
Adoption Reunion Story
Brittany is the Office Manager and Paralegal for Adoption Choices of Colorado. Brittany is the newest member of the Adoption Choices family and has loved every minute of it! Brittany first became involved in adoption while working at an adoption agency in Utah. She started as a child care provider to the birth mothers, worked up to birth mother helper and lastly worked as Administrative Assistant, answering phones, having constant communication with adoptive families, maintaining the adoptive family files and running a monthly adoptive family training. Brittany traveled all over for adoptions in different states and would be there to support both sides during this amazing experience. It was through working at the Utah adoption agency that Brittany discovered her love for adoption and legal work. Her career path had been decided, Brittany moved to Colorado in 2010 to go back to school to become a Paralegal. At Adoption Choices of Colorado, she does all of the filing for adoptive parents and birth parents, preparing documents and supporting the staff with any task given to her. She is in daily contact with families, and loves helping each and every one of them on their journeys through adoption. Each day is different and that is the biggest thing that she loves about adoption. There is always something new and a challenge to overcome. Brittany sees the true meaning in adoption and the real “why” in the work that is done with adoption agencies. Seeing an adoptive family with their baby is the best feeling, knowing that a dream came true for that family! In her free time Brittany enjoys each moment with her husband and 2 daughters. Brittany also enjoys camping, hiking, vacationing, baking and reading.
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.
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