by beanstalk | Mar 2, 2020 | Blog
There are many misconceptions wen it comes to birth moms, also known as women who choose to make an adoption plan. Read below to learn eight important facts that anyone considering adoption should know. Birth moms love their babies/children. The sacrifice to...
by beanstalk | Feb 17, 2020 | Blog
Amy and her two younger brothers were raised by their single mother. Their dad left years ago, unable to manage the challenges of parenthood. The siblings could count on few adults in their life. Most struggled with addiction and Amy learned early in life that drugs...
by beanstalk | Feb 1, 2020 | Blog
Now more than ever, kids are being exposed to mature content. With a 24-hour news cycle, issues in our schools and communities, media outlets such as YouTube, and gaming being more accessible than ever, it’s hard to escape. This exposure often occurs without an...
by beanstalk | Jan 1, 2020 | Blog, Parenting, pregnancy services
Lera had big dreams. She was bright, enthusiastic, and guided by an ambition to make a difference. At 19, Lera moved to the United States from a small village in eastern Botswana, driven to earn degrees in education and business. She planned to return to Southern...
by beanstalk | Nov 19, 2019 | Adoption, Blog, family services, foster care
“I don’t even like kids!” were the words I uttered for nearly 17 years. I never wanted biological children; it was not important to me. The idea of being pregnant made me panic. I hated hospitals, needles, pain, and germs. Through deductive reasoning, I determined...