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Dear Inna
Dear Inna, I’m parentings a toddler, is it still okay to talk about an adoption plan?
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Dear InnaI'm parenting a toddler, is it okay to talk about an adoption plan?"
Dear Inna: Caitlin asks “I’m having to work odd jobs at odd times to support us. What can I do for my child?”
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Question Week 6"Dear Inna, I have to work odd jobs to support us and I leave my child with friends. Now he's throwing...
Dear Inna,I am having so much trouble managing my kids during COVID. What should I do?
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Question Week 3"Dear Inna, I am having so much trouble managing my kids during COVID. What should I do?"
Dear Inna, I’m dating a new guy and he does not like my child. What should I do?
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Question Week 2"I'm dating a new guy and he does not like my child. What should I do?"
Dear Inna, How do I get things done when there is so much to do?
Every Wednesday Inna answers a question that comes in over Facebook! If you have a question, message us and you may see your question answered on here!Question Week 1"How do I get things done when there is so much to do?" This week, Inna talks about strategies that...
Inna’s Kitchen
Easy Soups & Breakfasts
Easy Soups & Breakfasts Eating at well at home does not need to be complicated or expensive. Our director, Inna, loves to cook and learned early on how to cook on a budget. View some of her recipes for simple soups and breakfast ideas. Simple Soup Ideas Warm up a...
Whatever Life Throws at You
Independence
Independence 'During this session of "Whatever Life Throws at You", we had great conversations around what independence means to us in 2021. We began our meeting with a conversation surrounding the questions of: What does independence mean to you? What kinds of...
Whatever Life Throws at You: Session 1
Session 1 During our first installment of "Whatever Life Throws at You", we had great conversations around what it means to be a parent and the challenges that occur while dating. We began our meeting with an amazing conversation surrounding the questions of: What...
Tips & Advice
What Are My Adoption Options as an Immigrant Parent? A 2025 Guide
At KidsFirst, we believe that every family deserves support and understanding, regardless of immigration status. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to place your child for adoption in the U.S. If you’re an immigrant parent considering adoption for your U.S.-born...
What To Do If I’m Contacted By DCS
While this situation can be stressful, it’s important to know that you have options—one of which is choosing an adoption plan. Our team is here to support you, help you understand your options, and connect your child with the family they deserve.
Placing a Child for Adoption as an Immigrant
We strongly believe that every parent knows in their heart whether they are able or not able to parent. As an immigrant, you have a right to determine the future of your child. If your child is born in the US and parenting is not an option for you right now, you have...
Adoption
What Are My Adoption Options as an Immigrant Parent? A 2025 Guide
At KidsFirst, we believe that every family deserves support and understanding, regardless of immigration status. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to place your child for adoption in the U.S. If you’re an immigrant parent considering adoption for your U.S.-born...
How to Give Up Your Unborn Child for Adoption in Indianapolis
If you are pregnant and considering giving up your unborn child for adoption, you are not alone. Many women face this difficult decision for various reasons, such as financial difficulties, personal circumstances, health issues, or simply not being ready to parent....
Real Stories: Birth Mother Jessica Makes the Tough Choice to Give Up Her Baby for Adoption
Jessica came to us when she was almost 8 months pregnant, along with her partner Jim. They were not in the position to parent and needed an adoption plan for their child. They had vey clear understanding of what was important to them and the future they wanted for...
Professional Resources
10 Things Public Defenders Need to Know About Adoption
This resource is designed to help public defenders better understand the adoption process when working with clients who are mothers or expectant mothers facing difficult circumstances. Our goal is to provide clear, compassionate information that enables you to discuss adoption as one of several options your clients may wish to consider.
Adoption FAQ for Immigrant Mothers: A Resource for Public Defenders and Immigration Lawyers
This guide is designed to help legal professionals provide informed, compassionate guidance to immigrant mothers facing difficult decisions about their children’s care during immigration proceedings. When discussing adoption, it’s essential to present information in a culturally sensitive manner that respects the mother’s autonomy while ensuring she understands all available options.
Any children born in the US are eligible for adoption, regardless of the immigration status of their parents.
10 Things Behavioral Health Professionals Need to Know About Adoption
As behavioral health professionals, you play a critical role in supporting clients facing difficult decisions about parenting and adoption. This guide aims to provide you with essential information to help you discuss adoption with clients in an ethical, compassionate, and informed manner. At KidsFirst Adoption Services, we believe that well-informed professionals can make a significant difference in helping birth parents explore all their options with dignity and respect.