Understanding Adoption

THE TRUTH ABOUT ADOPTION

Most women facing unplanned pregnancy say they were never even told adoption was an option.
Awareness isn’t the issue—access to information is.
Fear of judgment is one of the biggest reasons women rule out adoption.
We must replace stigma with empathy.
Many women believe adoption means never seeing their child again.
Today’s adoptions are often open, ongoing, and rooted in relationship.
Birth mothers often feel unsupported—both emotionally and financially—before and after placement.
Adoption isn’t just a decision. It’s a journey that needs care.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

We equip medical providers, faith leaders, agencies, and pregnancy centers to make adoption more visible, trusted, and understood.

Dr. Belfort

Jenni Rusty

Mike Mizwa

Greg Louganis

Dr. Belfort

Dr. Belfort

Greg Louganis is the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. Greg, like so many incredible Olympians was adopted.

Jenni Rusty

Jenni Rusty

Jenni grew up wanting to be nurse. In high school, she found out she was pregnant and had to make some big decisions. It's a story full of grace, hope, and love.

Darryl McDaniels

Darryl McDaniels

Darryl McDaniels, known by his stage name DMC, is a rapper, founding member of Run-DMC, and is considered one of the pioneers of hip hop culture.

Mike Mizwa

Mike Mizwa

Michael B. Mizwa is a global health leader, serving as the head of Baylor Global Health and Texas Children’s Global Health, with shared leadership of their non-profit organizations. He chairs and serves on the boards of numerous international health foundations, advancing pediatric HIV/AIDS care worldwide.

Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis is the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. Greg, like so many incredible Olympians was adopted.

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