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Considering
Adoption
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The decision to place
your baby for adoption is not made lightly; the PHI Center recognizes
this and is available to provide information and a sympathetic ear
to listen to any concerns that you may have. We provide referrals
to licensed adoption agencies and can help answer any questions
you may have regarding adoption. Please call us at 850-222-7177
for further information.
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chart outlines some of the myths and facts about adoption: |
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| Myth |
Fact |
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birthmother will regret her decision the rest of her life. |
For
the birth parent facing an unplanned pregnancy, making an adoptive
plan can be very positive. |
| Birthmothers
are uncaring and soon forget about their babies. |
Birthparents
make loving parenting decisions when they plan adoptions. |
| Adoption
damages the child. |
Adopted
children do well in life. |
| Most
adoptive parents are unfit. |
Adoptive
parents are as fit and as capable as any cross-section of biological
parents. |
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adoption process is secretive. |
Adoption
process today seeks to share information on a level that will
benefit all-birthparents, adoptive parents, and most importantly,
the child. |
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Source: Loving and Caring, Inc.
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