At The Cradle, our caring professionals will listen to you with complete privacy and respect. We'll help you examine your options and determine whether or not adoption may be a good choice for you. No matter what you decide, we promise to support you at every step.
Learn more about the option of adoptionAll Cradle families are thoroughly screened and educated on adoption to make sure every baby we place lives in a stable and loving home. Get to know some of our wonderful families waiting to adopt a baby.
Meet some of our waiting familiesOne of our birthmothers found out that she was pregnant at 19 and started exploring all her options. She chose an open adoption...and is proud to say it's the best decision she's ever made. Hear adoption stories like hers.
Real adoption storiesSaturday, June 9, 2012
Maintaining Your Open Adoption
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The journey of a lifetime begins with a single step. Let The Cradle be your guide.
Learn more about how to adopt through The Cradle
Learn more about The Cradle's Sayers Center for African American Adoption
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The Council on Accreditation (COA), a national accrediting body approved by the United States Department of State to conduct Hague accreditation and approval reviews, invites the public to provide comment on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague accreditation or approval or renewal of Hague accreditation or approval. You may provide comment by clicking on:
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one-on-one with a Cradle counselor. It is completely private and confidential.
Connect with other birthparents at our community forum.
