Lauren and Brad have been married since 2010. They have always dreamed of starting a family. Brad works in finance and Lauren would be a stay-at-home-mom. They are very hopeful to grow their family through adoption. If you would like to learn more about Lauren and Brad, please contact us at 908-654-0277 or at betterlivingadoptionservices@comcast.net
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New Jersey Families on Use of Facilitators in Adoptive Placements
New Jersey: Use of Advertisement This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed. Use of Intermediaries/Facilitators Citation: Ann. Stat. §§ 9:3-38(l); 9:3-39.1(a)(4) An intermediary is any person or entity, which is not an approved agency, that acts for or between any birth parent and any prospective adoptive parent, on behalf of either in connection with the […]
MEET BETTER LIVING ADOPTION FAMILY: HELEN AND DEMETRIOS
Helen and Demetrios have been married since 2003. They have always dreamed of growing a large family. Helen is a stay at home mom and Demetrios works in finance. They dream of nothing more than to add a child to their family through adoption. To learn more about Helen and Demterios, please […]
Children’s Books About Adoption : Helpful books to read to your adopted child
Here’s some recommended reading for an adopted child: Abby by Jeannette Caines This is the story of Abby’s interactions within her adopted family, especially with her brother Kevin who initially gives her a hard time. She is part of a warm and loving black family living in a city apartment. Adoption Is for Always by Linda […]
How Infants Grieve | A Guide for New Adoptive Parents
Grief doesn’t discriminate by age, and infants are no exception. Yes, infants do grieve. Some people may find this surprising, but, it’s true. When infants experience traumatic loss (it doesn’t have to be a death, but any kind of loss of the familiar, safe, comfortable), the way they deal with that loss often manifests in the […]
CONGRATULATIONS! Better Living Adoption Family : Ray and Ryan on the Placement of Twin Boys !
We are so very happy for Ray and Ryan as they were blessed with not one boy but with TWO! boys; twin boys were placed with Ryan and Ray just before Christmas. Ray and Ryan each grew up among large extended families. Family is their #1 priority and this carries over into their careers as […]
Meet Better Living Adoption Family: Kathleen and Sean
Kathleen and Sean are a happily married couple who would love nothing more than to grow their family through adoption. They both come from loving families who are just as excited as Kathleen and Sean about adding a child to their family. For more information about Kathleen and Sean, contact Better Living Adoption Services by […]
Creating A Successful Adoption Profile: What Adoptive Parents Need To Know
What makes a successful adoption profile? It’s a question that all adoptive parents ask themselves, usually just before creating their profile but often afterwards as well. Next to word of mouth, your adoption profile is the most important marketing tool you have to connect with an expectant mother who is facing an unplanned pregnancy and […]
Meet Better Living Adoption Family: Felicia & Tom
We always wanted to have children. We knew this early on in our relationship. We knew that adoption would be the way to make our dreams come true. The one thing missing from our relationship is a child. We promise to love your child, and provide them with a lifetime of opportunities and memories. Your […]
Meet Better Living Adoption Family: Jen & Ted: CONGRATULATIONS!!! of the Placement of your Child!
UPDATE: Jen and Ted welcomed a beautiful Baby Girl into their family in August 2017! Jen and Ted married in 2011. They always knew adoption was in their plans to grow their family. They are happily raising their daughter, age 3 and look forward to growing their family through adoption. For more information about Jen […]