by beanstalk | Nov 19, 2015 | Blog
I like to lay down at night with my 4 year-old daughter for a few minutes because she often will share with me a little glimpse into her world. One night not long ago, she told me that one of her friends at school that day had told her that she couldn’t pretend...
by beanstalk | Nov 16, 2015 | Blog
David was born in St. Louis in April of 1968. In May of that same year, his adoption of finalized and he became the son of Joe and Loretta Pennington. “I was raised by the most incredible parents in a home filled with love,” said David. He grew...
by beanstalk | Nov 4, 2015 | Adoption, Blog
My husband and I were married in May 2006 and became pregnant that September with our first child. Our beautiful, daughter Alyssa was born in May 2007 at 34 weeks and diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Emanuel Syndrome (partial Trisomy 22) at two weeks...
by beanstalk | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog, mid-missouri office, pregnancy services, southeast office, southwest office
Let’s be honest. Being pregnant it not always the happiest time of your life. It can be scary, especially when the pregnancy is unplanned or you are experiencing a crisis like not having a home, a job, or support from family or friends. You know you need help, but...
by beanstalk | Jul 28, 2015 | Blog
by Meg Roetto, MSW, LMSW, LFCS Adoption Case Worker – Southwest Office Sometimes the adoption process can feel like a hurry up and wait process. During the home study process your time is filled with paperwork, interviews, paperwork, home visits, training and...
