Testimonials
Here are a few thoughts and insights from Adoptive Families and Birth Parents about adopting a child in Colorado through Adoption Options.
"Adoption Options is such an incredible place. I feel so unbelievably fortunate to have found the perfect people to help me place my little girl with a wonderful couple-and now, since we have decided on open adoption, I get to watch this amazing new family together. I have such huge love and respect for the staff at this agency who have helped me every step of the way in adjusting to this unexpected journey."
~ ELLEN, 39 YEAR-OLD BIRTH MOTHER
"I realized that if I wanted to give her the best, I should make sure she gets more than parents who exist only for financial support. Working multiple jobs, each would leave little time for her and that's not fair. I wouldn't say it's been easy and I doubt it will get easier, but I can live with that. I know first hand 'What's easy isn't always right and what's right isn't always easy."
~ MICHELLE, 18 YEAR-OLD BIRTH MOTHER
"She means re-experiencing the firsts of life: First steps, first words, and first days at school. She is the joy of discovery of the wonders of life. But she is more. Since nature dictated that she was something we couldn't have, her entrance into our family is a gift, a fulfillment of hope, a blessing. She has brought meaning to the struggle, the sorrow and the waiting. She means the opportunity to share our love."
~ ADOPTIVE PARENTS: LEE & BARB
"Coming from the birthmother's standpoint, I couldn't have asked from more out of an agency. The people at Adoption Options are caring, understanding individuals with the best intentions. Don't get me wrong this is not an easy step to take, but with the help and support that I was shown (and am still seeing); I am a lot more comfortable with my decision. I also know that any time I need anything or have questions about anything, all I have to do is make a phone call and I will have the answers."
~ BECKY 25-YEAR OLD BIRTH MOTHER
"If you're considering adoption as a possibility, wow, the first steps are pretty overwhelming. I remember looking in the Yellow Pages and finding over 70 listings for adoption agencies. The good news is that you don't have to do this on your own. It's okay to ask for help, and the people at Adoption Options WILL help you. Give yourself a break and go talk to a counselor-nobody is going to pressure you to make a decision, but you can get the kind of compassionate information that will help you make the best choice for you. Give these nice people a call and get yourself some relief-the hardest part is not knowing and not knowing where to go to ask."
~ ELLEN, 39 YEAR-OLD BIRTH MOTHER
"As a single woman I was so pleased to find this exceptional agency. The measurement of my ability to be a good parent was not, at any time, correlated to my marital status. But more than just being approved by the agency, I knew that I was an equal to the traditional and non-traditional couples also waiting for a baby; my caseworker advocated for me the same as all her other families."
~ ADOPTIVE MOM: ERIN
"I loved her the moment I laid eyes on her and it was in that instant I knew adoption was the best choice for both of us. I was unable to give her the things she needed both financially and emotionally. Adoption has allowed her to grow and explore the world in a stable and loving environment. Through open adoption I have been blessed with the opportunity to watch her grow into a beautiful child who fills my heart with happiness and peace."