Why Colorado Women are Choosing Adoption
Dealing with an unplanned pregnancy or an unexpected one is never easy. When you first learn of your unplanned pregnancy, you might feel lost and be in shock. These feelings are okay to have, and it is not uncommon. However, it is important to remember that you have options on how you want to move forward. One of these options is adoption in Colorado, and more birth mothers are choosing to pursue the adoption process. There are several reasons why women are choosing adoption in Colorado. One of the main reasons is that an adoption is always an option.
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Adoption in Colorado is Always an Option
You might be wondering how an adoption is always an option available to you and other birth mothers. Every birth mother has a different reason or reason for pursuing the Colorado adoption process. No matter your reason or reasons for getting into the adoption process in Colorado, Adoption Choices of Colorado is one of the premier private adoption agencies in Colorado, and we are here to help.
Adoption in Colorado is Growing
Adoption in the state of Colorado is continuing to grow as more and more birth mothers are choosing to pursue the adoption process. As a result, Adoption Choices of Colorado is also growing and helping more and more birth mothers on their adoption journey each day. Although adoption in Colorado has expanded, it has allowed us here at Adoption Choices of Colorado to provide more resources for birth mothers to aid them on their adoption journey.
Adoption is a Great Option if You are Dealing with an Unexpected Pregnancy
Dealing with an unexpected pregnancy is never easy. Birth mothers dealing with an unexpected pregnancy often feel unsure of what to do next, and you can feel this way as well. It is normal to feel this way, but it is important to remember that you have options. Here at Adoption Choices of Colorado, we have helped birth mothers all over the state of Colorado who experienced an unexpected pregnancy on their Denver adoption journey. Adoption is a great option when dealing with an unexpected pregnancy because even though you might not be ready to be a parent or are not ready at this point in your life, the adoption process allows you to do still what is best for your baby.
Private Adoption gives Birth Mothers a sense of Security and Comfort
As more and more birth mothers are choosing adoption in Colorado, it is important to know that more and more birth mothers are choosing to pursue private adoption. You might be thinking, what is private adoption? Private adoption allows you to be directly involved in the adoption process. With Private adoption, you will get to create your adoption plan how you see fit. Adoption Choices of Colorado has worked with birth mothers all over the state to guide them and support them as they create their adoption plan. When you are creating your adoption plan, you will have the final say on all aspects of your adoption plan. For instance, you get to decide on what type of adoption you have from closed, semi-open, and open. You get to decide what kind of communication and how much you have with the adoptive family and your baby after the placement. You will also get to decide on the adoptive family and choose a family that you think is the best fit for your baby. Making these decisions and creating the adoption plan gives birth mothers a feeling of security and comfort because they know they are doing what is best for their child.
Adoption in Colorado continues to Grow and Expand
Adoption in Colorado continues to grow and expand as more birth mothers pursue the adoption process. Adoption Choices of Colorado continues to grow with adoption in Colorado so we can provide the best adoption experience to you and all of the other birth mothers we work with. Adoption in Colorado is a rewarding experience, and we hope that if you are considering the adoption process, you also consider working with us.
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!