
Discussing how to support birth moms in El Paso with United With Christ Many women in El Paso find themselves dealing with an unplanned pregnancy. When this happens, they might not know where to turn. Legacy Adoption Services is here to be a light in the dark for these women. Our executive director, Tina Dean,

Discussing options and support for birth moms in El Paso on United With Christ Adoption has played an important role in the life of Tina Dean, executive director of Legacy Adoption Services. After seeing it play out in both her personal and professional life, she created her own adoption agency. Tina, along with a Legacy

Sharing the strength and love of birth mothers on the Psychology of You podcast Tina Dean of Legacy Adoption Services has been working with birth moms and adoptive parents for over 25 years. During this time, she has seen a shift in how people talk about a mother choosing adoption for her baby. Tina was

Navigating your feelings: Understanding the emotional process of adoption After you place your baby with another family, it’s normal to go through all the stages of grief with adoption. The emotional process of adoption can feel like you’re on a swing, moving from elation and relief to sadness and loss, and back again. These feelings

Learn how adoption can open new opportunities for pregnant women When the pregnancy test turns up positive, and your initial reaction is shock and fear, try to remember to take a deep breath. It’s perfectly okay to not know what to do next. Many women feel lost and uncertain when they are pregnant but are

Baby’s first birthday is a big milestone in the adoption journey A baby’s first birthday is always a time for celebration. But when you’ve placed your baby for adoption with an adoptive family, you may find yourself with mixed feelings as the big day approaches: Happiness that your baby has been surrounded by love for

Postpartum emotional support for birth mothers uplifts them on their journey Moms facing an unplanned or unprepared pregnancy who choose adoption leave the hospital without the babies they gave birth to. Often, they grieve for their infants, even if they know they have made the best choice for their babies by placing them for adoption.

Myths about placing a baby for adoption When you have an unplanned pregnancy, you probably feel overwhelmed and stressed. You may wonder where to turn or what to do. At our Texas adoption agency, we can help you talk about your options in a pressure-free, caring environment. Our team understands that you may have heard

Celebrating National Birth Mother’s Day Virtually everyone knows about Mother’s Day, but many people have never heard of National Birth Mother’s Day. A group of Seattle moms, who had placed their children for adoption, started this recognition day in May 1990. It always falls on the day before Mother’s Day, which is the second Saturday

Self-care after you adopt a child “Parents, put your own mask on first, then help your child.” Flight attendants’ instructions for parents apply to you, too, when you adopt a child. In other words, don’t forget to take care of yourself. At our Texas adoption agency, our counselors encourage self-care after you adopt a child.

Sharing the Love in Adoption At our Texas adoption agency, our mission is connecting unexpectedly pregnant parents with parents who dream of raising and loving a child. Every adoption involves three parties: the adoptive parents, the expectant parents and the adopted child. This triad becomes part of the life journey that begins with modern adoption.

If you’re an adoptive parent or unexpectedly pregnant, resolve to give yourself grace Our Texas adoption agency is a faith-based modern adoption agency. We believe in grace and unconditional love for adoptive parents and those who are unexpectedly pregnant. Like any momentous journey, adoption is filled with both complicated emotions. As a result, being kind